A huge explosion at a processing plant in Illinois resulted in a raging fire that injured eight employees and caused major structural damage.
The explosion took place on Monday evening at the Archer Daniels Midland facility in Decatur, Illinois.
Six of the employees injured in the explosion were taken to a nearby hospital via ambulance and their current conditions are unknown.
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The cause of the explosion and fire is still under investigation.
Here are some photos of the scene:
Massive explosion at ADM Decatur, Illinois. As of 8pm the fire is burning on several levels of the corn plant and unfortunately there are several trauma victims. pic.twitter.com/ppU39uQULZ
— Shaun Tyson (@ShaunPTyson) September 11, 2023
8 injured in explosion, fire at Archer Daniels
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