LOUISVILLE, Ky. — At least 11 people were hospitalized Tuesday after a massive explosion at a factory in Louisville. The incident was reported at the Givaudan Sense Colour manufacturing plant in the 1900 block of Payne Street around 3 p.m. Tuesday. The plant is known for producing caramel coloring for soft drinks.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A large explosion was reported Tuesday afternoon in Louisville's Clifton neighborhood. MetroSafe confirmed a large explosion occurred in the 1900 block of Payne Street about 3 p.m. Mayor Craig Greenberg said during a news conference at least 11 people were taken to the hospital. The extent of their injuries is unknown.

An explosion at a chemical facility in Louisville, Kentucky Tuesday afternoon left at least 11 people hospitalized, officials confirmed. The blast occurred around 3 p.m. local time at the Givaudan Sense Colour facility, blowing out windows in the surrounding area. The public safety office called the emergency a "hazardous materials incident" on X.

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Louisville officials are investigating after an explosion was heard near a plant in the city. The incident is said to have involved hazardous chemicals.

At least 11 people were injured in Louisville, Kentucky, and residents have been asked to shelter in place in the one-mile radius of an explosion in a neighborhood east of the city's downtown area.