Explosion at metal fabricating plant leaves at least 4 people injured in Pennsylvania
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Officials have reported an explosion that occurred Thursday night at a metal fabrication plant in Pennsylvania.

The incident at the Langeloth Metallurgical Company, located on Langeloth Road in Smith Township, Washington County, resulted in at least four individuals being hospitalized with injuries, as reported by WTAE.

In response to the explosion, a hazardous materials team was dispatched to the scene to assess and manage any potential risks.

Explosion at metal fabricating plant in Pennsylvania

The explosion took place at the metal fabricating facility, as confirmed by KDKA.

The event was first reported around 6:15 p.m., according to the news outlet.

“Apparently, they were transferring some kind of chemical from a tanker to a stationary tank, and something went wrong and something exploded,” Smith Township Fire Chief Brandon Kriznik said, according to WTAE.

Explosion reported at metal fabricating plant

At least four people were transported to the hospital with injuries in connection with the incident at the Langeloth Metallurgical Company facility. (KDKA)

Washington County officials issued a shelter-in-place notice for the Langeloth neighborhood over concerns about a potential release of hydrogen peroxide into the air, although the notice has since been lifted.

Smoke at metal fabricating plant

The incident was reported at about 6:15 p.m. (Larry Thomas via Storyful)

The county has notified the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, which local emergency management officials said is standard procedure in a chemical incident.

“Everything’s good. There was nothing released that can harm anybody, and everybody can rest tonight knowing that everything’s good here,” Kriznik said.

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