According to foreign media reports, Long Beach Port stated that on September 9th local time, a total of 75 containers fell into the sea from the container ship "Mississippi," more than the previously reported 67. The incident occurred at Pier G anchorage in the California port, where the ship had experienced multiple container collapses before.

The event took place around 9 a.m. on September 9th local time when the "Mississippi," chartered by Zim, had just docked at Long Beach Port after sailing from Yantian, China, across the Pacific Ocean, connecting to a clean air barge, and was hit by multiple containers.

Preliminary reports indicated no casualties, but an update on the port's social media on Wednesday mentioned "one person sustained minor injuries."

Among the 75 containers that fell into the sea, 25 to 30 sank in the waters of Long Beach Port.

A unified command comprising the U.S. Coast Guard, Long Beach Fire Department, Long Beach Police Department, Long Beach Port, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and other commercial representatives is working diligently to ensure the removal of the sunken containers.

"Sonar surveys are underway to identify the location of approximately 25 to 30 containers submerged in the harbor to ensure safe vessel traffic," said a Long Beach Port official. "Specific salvage plans are being developed and will be implemented as soon as possible."

To ensure the safe navigation of nearby vessels, a breakwater has been deployed in a safety zone located 500 meters from the accident vessel.

Mario Cordero, CEO of Long Beach Port, stated, "This incident occurred at a berth in the port, and we will proceed cautiously as we recover containers and restore full functionality to Pier G."

The exact reasons for the containers falling from the "Mississippi" are currently unclear, involving at least two instances of stack collapses, one at the stern and one at the bow, occurring under seemingly good weather conditions.

Long Beach Port mentioned that the U.S. Coast Guard and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the specific causes of this incident.

Meanwhile, dockworkers continue to unload another vessel at Berth G, and other operations at Long Beach Port remain unaffected.