Explosion at chemical facility in the Bologna area

An explosion occurred at a company in San Giorgio di Piano (Province of Bologna), producing assorted chemicals. The incident was caused by the sudden rupture of a substantial silo in the production facility, the precise circumstances of which remain unclear and are still being defined. One worker, aged 55, was injured due to being caught up in the shockwave. The area was cordoned off by the Fire Brigade, who secured the vicinity and are currently attempting to ascertain the cause of the deflagration. No further details have been released yet.