Jun 22, 2020

ADM Oilseed Plant in Britain Shut Down After Explosion

Three workers injured, cause of explosion not known

source: Reuters

Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) said on Friday that an oilseed crushing and refining plant in southern England has been evacuated and shut down following an explosion, reportsReuters.

The explosion occurred in the extraction area of the facility, located in Erith around 60 miles southeast of London.

“Three contractors who were working outside, in an adjacent silo, suffered injuries and were taken to a local hospital where they are being treated,” ADM said in a statement, adding the cause of the explosion was not known.

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