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Slovenia: Violent explosion at chemical plant – Five dead and more than 20 injured

Powerful explosion occurred in chemical factory in Sloveniaresulting in injuries to at least 20 people, while so far there are five dead and too many missing.

According to the French Agency, the accident occurred early in the morning at its premises Melamin Groupin the Kocevie city centerwhich is far away 60 km from the capital Ljubljana. “A tank exploded»Τη at the time the chemicals were unloadedas a result cause a firesaid fire chief Leon Behin, speaking on the spot to reporters

«Unfortunately, our fears were confirmedSaid the factory’s director, Sreko Stefanic. The blast was so powerful that “they had no chance of surviving,” he added, visibly shocked. Stefanic also clarified that the The victims are a factory worker and four outside associates. In fact, two of the injured, who have severe burns, transported by helicopter to Ljubljana. One of them is being treated in critical condition, Stefanic clarified.

The factory manager attributed the tragedy to “human error”however, declined to give further details because the authorities’ investigation has not yet been completed.

the local authorities urged residents living near the industry not to leave their homes and to close the windows tightly, due to the fear of toxic fumes. In the afternoon, however, the precautionary measures were taken, as no impact was found on the environment of this community of 8,600 inhabitants.

Source: News Beast

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