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Explosion At Louisiana Chemical Plant Kills 1, Injures 73

By Ken Layne Published June 13, 2013, 6:24 pm ET

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A monstrous explosion at a Louisiana chemical plant has killed one person and injured another 73, said authorities in the town of Geismar 50 miles from New Orleans. The dangerous factor produces 1.3 billion pounds of ethylene per year, along with 90 million pounds of propylene.

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