A large explosion was heard in the Clifton neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky on Tuesday. The boom is believed to have occured in a commercial building used by Givaudan Sense Colour company on 1901 Payne Street. A shelter in place order has been issued for those in a one mile radius, the Louisville Metro Government said on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.
The business located at the address is known for producing the caramel color in soft drinks.
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Several locals and online reporters posted videos from the scene on social media. "Dd Williamson plant just exploded in my neighborhood in louisville. Hope the workers are ok!" one person tweeted.
"A loud boom was heard throughout Louisville Tuesday afternoon, and sources tell us it was from a large explosion in the Clifton neighborhood," another one added.
🚨🇺🇸 BREAKING: LARGE EXPLOSION IN LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKYA massive explosion in Louisville has reportedly left multiple people injured, with some missing and trapped, according to early reports.Emergency services have issued a shelter-in-place order for a one-mile radius around… pic.twitter.com/QLpvjZNDWW
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) November 12, 2024
While officials have not confirmed casualities, local media outlets reported that multiple people could be trapped and injured.
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What Was The Cause Of The Louisville Explosion?
According to the Louisville Metro Government, "There has been a hazardous materials incident at1901Payne St. A shelter in place order has been issued for those in a one mile radius." Other details were not provided. Louisville Fire and Metro Emergency Services have confirmed they are responding to a workplace 'explosion.'
In April 2003, one person was killed at the plant after a vessel failure, according to the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board.