Oil Pipeline Explodes In China (8 Photos)

Pipeline Explosions

Authorities have launched an ocean clean-up operation after an oil pipeline explosion and fire spilled 1,500 tonnes of crude into the Yellow Sea, state media said Monday.

Dozens of oil-skimming vessels and other ships were working to remove the oil from the sea off the northeastern port city of Dalian following Friday night’s accident, the Beijing News said.

Authorities predicted the clean-up would take 10 days.

Here’s eight pictures captured just shortly after the accident.