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Not sure if any of you have seen this story in the news lately, a massive explosion in a port at a dock in China has devastated the area, left many dead and injured.
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Besides the irreparable human damage, the explosions also caused significant losses to carmakers, as the port of Tianjin is one of China's main entry points for imported cars. Thousands of vehicles from at least four automakers were destroyed by the explosions.
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http://www.carscoops.com/2015/08/at-least-8000-vehicles-destroyed-by.html

 

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According to a recent report, around 4,000 Hyundai and Kia vehicles were destroyed in the disaster, as well as 2,750 Volkswagens and 1,500 Renaults. Toyota also confirmed to Automotive News that it lost vehicles but currently doesn’t have a count.

Volkswagen released a statement concerning the terrible accident, confirming that none of the vehicles involved will ever make it to market. Toyota added that two employees at a nearby dealership were injured by broken glass but suffered no employee fatalities. Both General Motors and Ford reported no damages.