‘Rescue mission’ underway in North Sea after Dutch container ship Victoria L ‘EXPLODES and sparks huge blaze’

A HUGE explosion has reportedly ripped through a 500ft container ship in the North Sea with an emergency rescue mission now underway.

The Dutch vessel Victoria L was seen up in flames following the blast, according to local media.

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