Cargo operations have been suspended as authorities investigate the incident involving the vessel ‘Mississippi’.
A dramatic video captures the moment nearly 70 shipping containers toppled off a cargo ship on Tuesday, leaving them floating in the waters at the Port of Long Beach, California.
According to a report by FOX LA, the containers were located at Pier G and were part of the vessel “Mississippi.”
The U.S. Coast Guard established a 250-yard safety zone as fire and police crews responded to the scene, the report stated.
Authorities have not reported any injuries.
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The Port of Long Beach serves as a major U.S. gateway for trans-Pacific trade.
According to FOX LA, cargo operations have been halted as crews work to secure the containers. Authorities are set to investigate the cause of the incident.
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The Port of Long Beach serves as a key U.S. gateway for trans-Pacific trade.
Recognized as the “Best West Coast Seaport” by industry peers, the port manages trade worth $300 billion annually and supports 2.7 million jobs nationwide, according to its website.
