Explosion at Kentucky Chemical Plant Injures 11

An explosion at the Givaudan Sense Colour facility in Louisville, Kentucky, injured eleven employees and shattered windows in nearby homes and businesses. The blast, which occurred around 3 p.m., resulted in multiple injuries, with two victims reported in critical condition. Emergency responders evacuated the site and began decontamination procedures for the injured, who were taken to local hospitals. The cause of the explosion is currently unknown, although officials stated that normal operations were occurring when the incident happened. A shelter-in-place order was issued for residents nearby but was lifted shortly after air monitoring showed no hazardous materials. This incident marks a troubling history for the facility, which previously experienced a fatal explosion in 2003.