A large explosion has killed two workers and injured 11 more at US a food ingredients plant operated by Swiss firm Givaudan on 12 November. The Givaudan Sense Colour plant in Louisville produces natural food colourings. Internal surveillance video suggests that the explosion originated from a cooking vessel, according to CNN news reporting. The violent explosion sent debris, including large chunks of a metal pressure vessel, across to the far side of the road outside the plant. Search and rescue operations were restarted, and the two victims’ bodies were recovered.

Source: CNN November 21, 2024 11:38 UTC