Nine people died on Tuesday in an explosion in an explosive factory in Curitiba in the southeastern Brazilian state of Parana, The authorities have announced the local authorities. TASR informs this based on the AFP report.
- Nine people died after an explosion in the factory.
- The incident occurred in Brazil, Curitiba.
- The cause of the explosion is not yet known.
Shots published by the local fire brigade show a large area covered with debris after the explosion, which occurred at approximately 6.00 am local time (11.00 CEST) in the metropolitan area of the city.
Six missing men and three missing women were reported after the incident. One of the representatives of the rescue services said that there is no hope for their survival. The search work was also carried out with the help of trained dogs. Seven injured persons were taken to nearby hospitals.
Firefighters informed that The explosion area is seriously damaged. Several houses have broken windows and damaged structures within a circle of approximately 1.5 kilometers. Enaex Brasil, which operates the plant, announced that The cause of the accident is the subject of the investigation. At the same time, the company offered psychological assistance to victims and their families.
