


Explosion at Louisville Chemical Plant Injures 11, Investigation Underway
An explosion at the Givaudan Sense Colour facility in Louisville, Kentucky, sent 11 employees to the hospital, prompting a shelter-in-place order.
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A significant explosion at the Givaudan Sense Colour plant in Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday afternoon resulted in at least 11 injuries. The incident caused structural damage and air monitoring is ongoing. City officials are investigating the cause of the blast, which remains unknown while assuring no hazardous materials were released into the environment. Although the shelter-in-place order was lifted, residents were urged to stay away from the area as emergency services continue their operations.
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