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Will the cause of the BASF Ludwigshafen explosion be identified by September 30, 2024?
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Explosion at BASF's Ludwigshafen Plant Injures 14, Fire Extinguished
Jul 29, 2024, 02:12 PM
An explosion occurred at BASF's Ludwigshafen plant in Germany, which is the largest chemical plant in Europe, injuring 14 people. The incident took place midday Monday, sparking a fire that has since been extinguished. The plant employs 39,000 people. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the explosion. BASF confirmed that all injured employees are receiving precautionary medical treatment.
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