World Jul 27

Cloud of smoke over Chempark Leverkusen
1 person dead, 4 still missing in German chemical explosion

An explosion at an industrial park for chemical companies shook the German city of Leverkusen on Tuesday, sending a large black cloud rising into the air. At least 16 people were injured, one was found dead and four remain missing.

Nation Nov 27

3 injured in explosion at Texas chemical plant

The blast occurred in an area of the plant that makes butadiene, a chemical used in the manufacture of synthetic rubber and other products. The plant has 175 full-time employees and 50 contract workers.