One dead after explosion at plant
One dead after explosion at plant
One person has been killed in an explosion at a water treatment plant in County Londonderry. Two other people were injured in the blast at Carmoney treatment works in Eglinton, but the extent of their injuries is not known. It is understood the explosion could be linked to chemicals used at the plant. A major incident has been declared as fumes may have escaped. Residents in the Eglinton and Campsie area are being advised to stay indoors. They have been told to keep doors and windows closed.
Altnagelvin hospital in Londonderry has put its major emergency plan into effect.
One person has been killed in an explosion at a water treatment plant in County Londonderry. Two other people were injured in the blast at Carmoney treatment works in Eglinton, but the extent of their injuries is not known. It is understood the explosion could be linked to chemicals used at the plant. A major incident has been declared as fumes may have escaped. Residents in the Eglinton and Campsie area are being advised to stay indoors. They have been told to keep doors and windows closed.
Altnagelvin hospital in Londonderry has put its major emergency plan into effect.
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