At least five people are missing and several others are injured after an explosion rocked an industrial park in the western German city of Leverkusen on Tuesday
The explosion happened at 9.40 a.m. local time, causing a fire at a fuel depot at Chempark, an industrial park for chemicals companies including Bayer and Lanxess, Chempark operator Currenta said.Several staff were hurt, with at least two seriously injured, and five people were missing, Currenta said, adding it was not yet clear what caused the explosion and the subsequent fire.
The explosion happened at 9.40 a.m. local time, causing a fire at a fuel depot at the chemical site.Police asked nearby residents to remain indoors and keep doors and windows closed. Currenta said they should also turn off air conditioning systems while it measured the air around the site for possible toxic gas.Read MoreSeveral nearby motorways were closed, and police said drivers should take detours to avoid the area.
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