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Explosion at Givaudan Sense Colour Plant in Louisville Injures 11; Shelter-in-Place Ordered
Nov 12, 2024, 09:34 PM
An explosion occurred just before 3 p.m. at the Givaudan Sense Colour food coloring plant located at 1901 Payne St in Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday afternoon. The explosion caused part of the factory to collapse and injured at least 11 employees, who were taken to local hospitals. A shelter-in-place order was issued for a one-mile radius due to hazardous materials at the site. The Louisville Fire Department and multiple agencies responded to the incident, urging residents to stay indoors while officials assessed the situation. The cause of the explosion remains unknown, and overhead news footage showed the building with a large hole in its roof. No fatalities have been reported at this time.
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