France: Chemical Plant Explosion Injures Three

Three people were seriously injured in an explosion at a chemical plant near Lyon, France. The explosion caused a fire.

Authorities have advised residents to avoid the area and stay indoors, assuring them that there is no risk of toxicity.

The plant is owned by a Norwegian company and produces silicones, silicon, alloys for the foundry industry, and carbon. The company announced that investigations will be conducted to determine the cause of the explosion.

Source: RIK Radio, ERT