2 People Killed in Louisville Industrial Explosion

Authorities say at least two people were killed in an explosion at an industrial site in Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday, November 12. The deaths were https://www.facebook.com/loumetrotv/videos/1074711317452840 announced at a press conference on Wednesday morning. Chief Brian O'Neill of the Louisville Fire Department said the blast was "tremendous" and caused major damage to the building. The first victim died of their injuries after being transported to a local hospital, and the second victim was found dead under rubble later on Tuesday evening, he said. At least 11 people were injured in the explosion, which occurred at the address of a company that makes "natural food colorings," according to https://www.wlky.com/article/loud-boom-louisville-nov-12-tuesday/62885570 local news reports. This footage taken on Tuesday by local resident Iftikhar ul Amin first shows major damage to the building and train cars on a railway line adjacent to the site, and then shows damage to a doorframe at Iftikhar's home, which he said was caused by the blast wave. (Footage by Iftikhar ul Amin/Storyful via Getty Images UGC)