At least one dead and six missing in global factory explosion

Beijing time, German chemical giant BASF held a press conference on Monday, said earlier in the day, the explosion and fire at its maximum plant has killed at least one person and injured six others, in addition to six people missing.
the explosion took place at BASF's chemical plant in Ludwigsh port, western Germany. Located about 80 km south of Frankfurt, the plant is the world's largest chemical production site, covering an area of about 10 square kilometres and employing 39,000 people.
explosion occurred around 11:30 a.m. local time. BASF said it could not yet determine the cause of the explosion. BASF has warned residents in the surrounding area to avoid going out and close doors and windows to prevent contamination as the explosion sparked the blaze. The company said no toxic gases had been found.
also shut down 14 facilities near the blast site, including two steam cracking units, for safety reasons.
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