Explosion at steel mill of Tata Steel
2019-04-28 16:28:25 [Print]
Two people were injured in an explosion at Britain's biggest steel mill on April 26, according to a report. All fires caused by the explosion are under control now and investigations are underway.
Residents said their houses were shaken by an explosion at the steel mill of Tata Steel in Port Talbot, South Wales, in the early hours of April 26.
South Wales police said two people who were slightly injured urged residents to stay away from the area, and initial indications were that the source of the explosion was a train carrying molten metal. The police added, "The explosion brought about some minor fires and caused damage to some buildings at the scene. The fire is now under control. There is no need to worry about the danger of smoke from fires."
Later, Tata Steel confirmed that liquid iron had leaked on the way to the steel mill. The company said all of the fires had been extinguished by 5 A.M., and investigations had begun. The staff of the company were working with emergency services personnel on the scene. The company added, "We can confirm that no one was seriously injured and that all staff have been found. All fires are now under control. The company is now assessing the potential damage."
Residents said their houses were shaken by an explosion at the steel mill of Tata Steel in Port Talbot, South Wales, in the early hours of April 26.
South Wales police said two people who were slightly injured urged residents to stay away from the area, and initial indications were that the source of the explosion was a train carrying molten metal. The police added, "The explosion brought about some minor fires and caused damage to some buildings at the scene. The fire is now under control. There is no need to worry about the danger of smoke from fires."
Later, Tata Steel confirmed that liquid iron had leaked on the way to the steel mill. The company said all of the fires had been extinguished by 5 A.M., and investigations had begun. The staff of the company were working with emergency services personnel on the scene. The company added, "We can confirm that no one was seriously injured and that all staff have been found. All fires are now under control. The company is now assessing the potential damage."
