Sunday, February 7, 2010

Large explosion reported at power plant in Connecticut

"Mass casualities and multiple injuries were reported Sunday after a massive explosion at a Connecticut power plant, police confirmed to Fox News.

The explosion occurred just before 11:30 a.m. local time at the Kleen Energy plant on River Road in Middletown, Conn.

Medical rescue personnel said there were at least two fatalities, and at least 100 people injured — including four in critical condition — the Hartford Courant reported. The paper also reported that as many as 20 ambulances were on scene and quoted a witness as saying "there are bodies everywhere."

Dozens of witnesses said black smoke could be seen for miles.

Police are advising everyone to stay away from the area.


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1 comment:

Ct Pest Control said...

Another victim just died, making the number of deaths rise up to 6. I hope it stays there so let's pray for the well being of the other victims. This got me thinking if there's some sort of radiation involved in this. I hope not.