Toronto police say that one person is dead and a number of others are injured following an explosion at a Toronto chemical plant on Wednesday morning.
Medical crews were dispatched to a plant near Beth Nealson Drive and Wicksteed Avenue just north of Thorncliffe Park at 9:50 am, according to CP24.
Police were called after reports of a large explosion.
EXPLOSION:
— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) September 8, 2021
Wicksteed Av + Beth Nealson Dr
* 9:50 am *
- At chemical plant
- Reports of an explosion
- Plant evacuating
- 1 person injured
- Chemical spill has caused a fire
- Fire/Medics/Police en route
- Roads/Railway closed in area#GO1716582
^dh pic.twitter.com/cpgnvPNyF4
One person has already been pronounced dead on the scene by paramedics, with others being transported to hospital.
Police say several people called in reporting a loud noise, followed by dark smoke rising from the building.
Our @Toronto_Fire crews are on scene alongside @TorontoPolice and @TorontoMedics colleagues. Our Hazardous materials crews are engaged along with additional senior officers. Deputy Chief @TFSJessop is en route to the scene. https://t.co/17z7yIwFn9
— Matthew Pegg (@ChiefPeggTFS) September 8, 2021
The plant, which is believed to produce silicone products, bellowed until the fire was suppressed by firefighters using foam.
EXPLOSION:
— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) September 8, 2021
Wicksteed Av + Beth Nealson Dr
- This incident occurred at a workplace
- This will be classified as an Industrial Accident
- Ministry of Labour will be investigating
^dh
An investigation is underway.
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