Six people confirmed dead in Slovenia chemical plant blast
13/05/2022 09:52
May 13 (Reuters) - Six people were confirmed dead after an
explosion at a chemical plant in southeastern Slovenia, state
news agency STA reported on Friday.
The explosion occurred on Thursday in the town of Kocevje at
the Melanin plant which produces chemicals used in paints,
rubber and several other industries.
The police found the bodies of five people who were missing
after the explosion. A sixth person died of their injuries and
five others were also injured, one of whom remains in serious
condition, STA reported.
Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and the army
decontaminated the surrounding area.
An investigation is under the way but Melanin General
Manager Srecko Stefanic told local media that the blast was most
likely the result of human error.
Melamin is a joint venture between Germany's TITK Group and
Melamin d.d. MKOG.LJ based in Kocevje.
(Reporting by Daria Sito-Sucic in Sarajevo; editing by Jason
Neely)
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