PHOTO: Four people injured in explosion at recycling facility in Kristiansand

Returkraft explosionPhoto: Tor Erik Schrøder / NTB

Four people are injured after an explosion in one of Returkraft’s buildings at Langemyr in Kristiansand.

“A disposal vehicle exploded inside the hall. After the explosion, a fire started in the disposal bunkers. Four people are injured. The plant will now be shut down,” CFO Lars Erik Harv of Returkraft told newspaper VG.

The extent of the damage and injuries is currently unknown, but according to Fædrelandsvennen, an air ambulance has landed on the spot.

The police were notified of the incident just before 10 AM, the police in Agder informed via Twitter.

Explosion at Returkraft’s facilities at Langemyr in Kristiansand. Photo: Tor Erik Schrøder / NTB

Source: © NTB Scanpix / #Norway Today / #NorwayTodayNews

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