Ship abandoned off German coast amid explosion fears

A ship carrying fertiliser has been abandoned off the coast of Germany amid fears of an explosion.

Resident
along the North Sea coast, in the region around Bremerhaven, had
reported a strong smell, likely caused by fumes from the vessel.

The
crew of the "Purple Beach," flagged in the Marshall Islands, had
reportedly noticed smoke coming from the ship's hold late on Monday.
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