An explosion Wednesday morning was reported at R3 Industrial in Simpson County.
Franklin Police and other first responders responded to the scene along East Cedar Street around 11 a.m.
The cause of the explosion was traced back to a chemical and was fed by dust in an industrial dryer, according to Kentucky State Police Post 3. The incident was contained to one room.
Employees were evacuated safely. One person was treated but later released by EMS.
Officials cleared the scene within an hour.
Source: WBKO
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