Two dead and four missing people with explosion in Italian refinery

Two dead and four missing people with explosion in Italian refinery

ROM, CNN - At an explosion in a gas refinery near the Italian city of Florence, at least two people were killed, and four are considered missing, report the local authorities.

injured and damage situation

In addition, nine people were injured in the explosion in the facility that belongs to Eni - one of the largest energy companies in Italy. A fire caused by the explosion is now under control, as the municipality of Calenzano announced.

official statement by eni

"Eni confirms that a fire broke out in the fuel camp in Calenzano this morning," said the company in a statement. Furthermore, it is emphasized that the fire was limited to a loading area and the petrol station was in no way impaired.

measures of the authorities

"The consequences and causes are checked immediately," added Eni. The regional department for civil protection has given a warning for the area within five kilometers around the explosion and asked the residents to "keep the window closed and not to be near the area".

grief and memorial days

"All of Tuscany combines in grief about the tragedy that occurred in Calenzano today," said regional President Eugenio Giani on Telegram. The local community also proclaimed two days of grief for Monday and Tuesday.

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