Explosion at Elkem Silicones laboratory in Saint-Fons injures four

bfmtv.com (French)

An explosion at a chemical plant in Saint-Fons, France, injured at least four people, two seriously. The incident occurred in a laboratory at the Elkem Silicones site, a high-level Seveso-classified facility. The explosion was reportedly caused by hydrogen. A 2-kilometer security perimeter has been established, and emergency services, including 35 firefighters, are on site to manage the ongoing fire.


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