One feared dead and another injured at Melbourne chemical factory explosion in Derrimut
One suspected dead and another injured in explosion at Melbourne chemical plant in Derrimouth
- Smoke is seen in the sky and a fire in the building
- Doctors are currently treating two people
One person is believed to be dead and a building has been evacuated after a toxic explosion at a chemical plant.
Emergency services were called to a chemical fire on Swann Drive in Derrimut, west of Melbourne, at 9.45am on Thursday.
Dense smoke was seen from the fire that broke out in the building, causing panic among the workers.
Ambulance Victoria has said two people have received treatment and 30 others have been assessed.
Firefighters are said to be helping a person trapped inside the building.
Emergency services are responding to an explosion at a chemical plant where one person is suspected to have died and dozens have been evacuated.
“Paramedics are assessing a person who appears to be in a stable condition,” the spokesman said said the Herald Sun.
One person is suspected to have died.
The majority of those evaluated at the scene, who were evacuated from the building, did not require further treatment.
About 20 emergency vehicles responded to the incident, including two CFA tankers from Caroline Springs an Truganina.
An alert has been sent to residents in Derrimut, Laverton North, Sunshine West and Truganina to close their windows and doors as thick smoke dominates the area.
“Smoke will be visible from nearby roads and communities, some roads in the area are closed, you will see or smell smoke in the area. Firefighters are currently responding to this fire,” FRV said in a Facebook post.
“There is no immediate threat to the community and no action is required.”
A local resident he told 7News that she assumed the explosion was thunder before she saw the smoke billowing into the air.
The Environmental Protection Agency is asking community members to leave the area as they send specialists to assess air quality and waterways.
Swann Drive remains closed to the public.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Victorian Police for comment.
More to come
About 20 emergency vehicles responded to the incident and local residents have been advised to stay away from the area while the EPA monitors air quality (stock photo)
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