Severe burns reported after explosion and fire at Seveso site in Saint-Pierre-lès-Elbeuf
An explosion followed by a fire broke out at the Pharmasynthèse SA plant in Saint-Pierre-lès-Elbeuf, leaving a man with serious burns.
A blast erupted at the Pharmasynthèse SA plant in Saint-Pierre-lès-Elbeuf, a low-threshold Seveso site that manufactures ingredients for drugs and cosmetics. The explosion ignited a fire that remains unextinguished, prompting an ongoing response from emergency services. A man was severely burned across his whole body and was immediately taken to a hospital for urgent care.
Officials reported that the incident did not trigger any confinement or evacuation orders. Toxicological assessments and site inspections are still underway. The plant is listed as a Seveso-threshold-low establishment, highlighting its potential hazardous nature.
Why it matters
The incident highlights safety risks at chemical facilities that produce pharmaceutical ingredients.
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