Explosion at Pennsylvania plant injures 4 people, sends them to hospital
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An explosion occurred at a metal manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania on Thursday night, according to authorities.
According to WTAE, at least four people were transported to the hospital with injuries in connection with the incident that occurred at the Langeloth Metallurgical Company facility on Langeloth Road, Smith Township, Washington County.
After the explosion, a hazardous materials team was called to the facility.
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It was reported that an explosion occurred at a metal production facility in Pennsylvania. (KDKA)
According to the news, the incident was reported around 18.15 in the evening.
“Apparently, they were transferring some type of chemical from a tanker to a stationary tank and something went wrong and something exploded,” Smith Township Fire Chief Brandon Kriznik said, according to WTAE.
At least four people were hospitalized with injuries regarding the incident that occurred at the Langeloth Metallurgical Company facility. (KDKA)
Washington County officials issued a shelter-in-place notice for the Langeloth neighborhood due to concerns about the release of hydrogen peroxide into the air, but that notice was later lifted.
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The incident was reported around 18.15. (Larry Thomas via Storyful)
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The county notified the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, which local emergency management officials said is standard procedure in a chemical incident.
Kriznik said, “Everything is fine. Nothing was released that could harm anyone, and everyone can rest here tonight knowing that everything is okay.” he said.
