Explosion at US Givaudan factory leaves two dead
Published: Wednesday, Nov 13th 2024, 10:20
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A massive explosion has occurred at a plant of the flavor and fragrance company Givaudan in the USA. Two employees of the Geneva-based company were killed. Several employees were injured.
The accident at the factory in Louisville, Kentucky, occurred on Tuesday (yesterday), a Givaudan spokeswoman told the news agency AWP. Several US media outlets had previously reported on the case. Hazardous substances are also said to have been released.
However, according to the Givaudan spokeswoman, Louisville city officials have now declared that there is no longer any danger for residents in the immediate vicinity and for the surrounding communities. However, there are reports of damage to some houses and buildings in the vicinity of the factory. The investigation into the cause of the accident is still at an early stage.
Givaudan is currently cooperating with the first responders and the relevant authorities. The priority now lies with the affected employees and their families. We are in contact with them and will support them in the coming days and weeks, the spokesperson added.
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