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What will be the primary cause identified for the BASF explosion at the Ludwigshafen plant?
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Explosion at Germany's Largest Chemical Plant BASF Injures 14
Jul 29, 2024, 12:45 PM
An explosion occurred at BASF's chemical plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany, injuring 14 people. The incident took place at Germany's largest chemical plant, the BASF complex, which is also the largest in Europe. The fire at the plant has been extinguished, according to local reports from Bild. The explosion has drawn significant attention due to the scale of the plant and the number of injuries reported.
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