DP World has confirmed that an incident has taken place at Terminal 1 in Jebel Ali Port, Dubai, after a CMA CGM container vessel collided with the harbour wall and struck the leg of a quay crane, causing it to fall.
The incident, which took place as the vessel was berthing, also caused a second crane to shift off its rails but it has remained upright and stable.
DP World said in a statement: "Our first priority is the safety and wellbeing of our employees and all visitors to the port.
"DP World’s terminal safety teams responded immediately to the incident and head office global safety teams joined them on site within five minutes.
"Working with external emergency response teams, the area was evacuated and an exclusion zone created.
"Safety drones were also deployed to survey the area, locate anyone in need of medical assistance and to ensure the safety of the responding crews."
The incident resulted in one moderate and nine minor injuries, but no fatalities.
Medical treatment for all minor injuries was received at the DP World Medical Clinic at the terminal.
The man with a moderate injury, a fractured arm and leg, was taken to hospital and is currently in a stable condition.
An investigation is currently underway to establish the cause of the incident.
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