Explosion Injures 11 at Louisville Plant

An explosion at the Givaudan Sense Colour facility in Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday injured at least 11 employees, with two in critical condition. The blast caused significant damage to the building, leading to partial collapse and prompting initial shelter-in-place orders for a one-mile radius, which were lifted a few hours later. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg stated that employees reported normal operations at the time of the explosion, although the cause remains under investigation. Fire Chief Brian O’Neill confirmed that air quality monitoring showed no harmful chemicals in the vicinity. Emergency services continue to assess the site for potential leaks, while no fatalities have been reported. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about industrial safety in urban areas.