Powerful explosion in a chemical plant in Germany (PHOTOS + VIDEO) – Incidents – The World – NOVA News

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There are dozens of fire trucks and ambulances on site

A powerful explosion shook a chemical industrial site in the West German city of Leverkusen. Huge pillars of smoke rise above the facility, the Express newspaper reported. According to local media, the explosion exploded in the hazardous waste incinerator.

#BREAKING: Emergency services responding to large explosion at chemical plant in Leverkusen, Germanypic.twitter.com/4cILPlciQ8

— I.E.N. (@BreakingIEN) July 27, 2021

Dozens of fire trucks and ambulance crews were sent to the scene. All roads to the plant are closed.

Huge blast at Chempark Leverkusen. Something exploded at Bayer pic.twitter.com/1bTrMzncnZ

— The Entertainer (The Good Follower) (@haverkamp_wiebe) July 27, 2021

Residents of the area are advised to stay in their homes and close the windows tightly. Reuters reported several casualties, but their numbers were not specified. It is not clear what caused the explosion.

Explosion grade in #Leverkusen pic.twitter.com/h2LgZVOT9T

– Vatoz (@Vatozgaming) July 27, 2021

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