Late-morning blast took place at a river harbor that is used to unload flammable liquids and liquid gas. Authorities say that one person was killed and at least six injured in an explosion at a facility belonging to chemical firm BASF in southwestern Germany. The blast occurred late on Monday morning at a river harbor in Ludwigshafen that is used to unload flammable liquids and liquefied gas. BASF executive Uwe Liebelt said a fire in a pipeline was followed by the blast. Residents asked to stay indoorsResidents in parts of Ludwigshafen, where BASF is based, and Mannheim, on the other side of the Rhine river, were advised to stay indoors and keep their doors and windows closed.

Source: The Hindu October 17, 2016 12:37 UTC