“@MajorNews911: Update on Ontario: Multiple people injured after an industrial explosion in Sarnia, Ont. Unclear where it happened or cause. @CBCAlerts”
“@SkyNewsBreak: Canadian media reports a “multiple” number of people have been injured in an industrial explosion in city of #Sarnia in #Ontario”
‘Multiple people’ have been injured after a massive industrial explosion in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. The explosion occurred at Veolia ES Canada Industrial Services that offers industrial cleaning and maintenance services.
Five people have been injured in the explosion that caused a fire
at the industrial site in Sarnia, Mayor Mike Bradley
announced according to
CTV News.
One
person was critically injured in the blast and three suffered
serious injuries, while one was hospitalized with minor injuries,
according to the mayor.
UPDATED – Pic Gallery – Five people injured following an
explosion at Veolia on Scott Rd. http://t.co/5mKUuQUiTW pic.twitter.com/CKiEhhlIOK
— BlackburnNews Sarnia (@BlackburnSarnia)
October 25, 2014
The explosion took place
at Scott Road north of Churchill Road-Highway 40, CBC reports.
Fire and emergency services have been deployed to the
scene.
The fire at the facility has been brought “under control,” but
serious damage was inflicted to the plant, the major added.
Fire at industrial accident at Veolia is under control. 5
injuries I being transferred to London Ont. Hospital.
— Sarnia Police (@SarniaPolice) October
25, 2014
#Breaking :
Powerful explosion heard in #Veolia#Sarnia#Ontario#Canada
Multiple injuries #explosionpic.twitter.com/3Id86co6Du
— Geoffrey Hulsens (@GHulsens) October
25, 2014
It is unclear what
caused the explosion, but all motorists are being advised to
avoid the area.
Explosion at tank car maintenance facility on Scott Rd.
Injuries reported. Please stay off Scott Rd. Sarnia Fire on
scene.
— Sarnia Police (@SarniaPolice) October
25, 2014
