Chemical leak at Port of Antwerp results in 186 hospitalizations and maritime traffic suspension

A toxic chemical leak from a container aboard the vessel Mia Summer II at the Deurganckdok has prompted a large-scale emergency response and the hospitalization of 186 individuals. Firefighters have contained the leak using a lime basin, but maritime operations remain suspended while the security perimeter is maintained. The long-term impact on port throughput and the specific nature of the chemical agent remain under investigation.