Shanghai closes dam after cargo ship sinks

Shanghai has been forced to close its main water source reservoir dam in order to avoid contamination following the sinking of the cargo ship Zhong Heng 9, report online sources.

The Zhong Heng 9 sank after a 20 000-tonne cargo ship - Chang Rong Men - crashed into it on the Yangtze River on Wedenesday (July 13), according to Vessel Finder.

There were no reported casualties. The dam will remain closed until the contamination has cleared.