Explosion at BASF chemical plant in Ludwigshafen

An explosion took place in the southern part of BASF’s chemical complex in Ludwigshafen, injuring fifteen people. The incident, which led to a fire, was triggered by a leak of an organic solvent. The German firm reported no contamination of air, water, or soil. Investigations to determine the explosion’s cause are in progress, and no additional details have been disclosed.