Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
5 injured in explosion at Louisiana chemical plant
https://www.wdsu.com/article/lake-charles-chemical-plant-explosion/37772034LAKE CHARLES, La. — News outlets are reporting that five people were injured in an explosion at a Louisiana chemical plant.
Louisiana State Police spokesman Derek Senegal said the explosion at the Westlake petrochemical plant near Lake Charles was reported late Monday night.
He said five workers were taken to a hospital, but their conditions were not immediately known. A fire at the site is now out, and the cause of the blast is under investigation.
KPLC-TV reports that the unit where the explosion occurred is used in the production of ethylene and was undergoing maintenance at the time.