Residents urged to shelter in place after explosion at Louisville business injures 11

LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( FOX 56 ) — Residents were urged to shelter in place, and 11 people were taken to hospitals after an apparent explosion at a Louisville business on Tuesday.

The Associated Press (AP) and the FOX affiliate in Louisville, WDRB , are reporting that neighbors heard what sounded like an explosion around 3 p.m. coming from a business off Interstate 64 that manufactures ingredients for soft drinks.

Overhead video footage showed an industrial building with a large hole in its roof, according to AP.

Louisville Metro Emergency Services announced on X , formerly known as Twitter, that there had been a "hazardous materials incident" at 1901 Payne Street and that those nearby should shelter in place.

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The Louisville Metro Police Department reported that 11 were injured in the explosion.

Officials said that everyone affected has been accounted for; however, there is no word on the condition of the 11 who were injured.

WDRB reported the University of Louisville Hospital has activated decontamination unit procedures.

According to WDRB, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said in a 4:30 p.m. news conference that the shelter-in-place order should be lifted "soon." However, officials don't know the cause of the explosion at this time.

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"There are still a lot of unknowns," Greenberg said.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said it's responded to the "critical incident," per WDRB.

"For those in the area: Please follow guidance from local officials while responders work to secure the area. Britainy and I are praying for the safety of all involved," Gov. Andy Beshear said.

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