At least two people died in an explosion at a Spanish biodiesel plant in the northeastern region of La Rioja on Thursday, authorities said.
Published : 26 May 2022, 07:42 PM
It was not immediately clear what had caused the explosion.
Local TV showed footage of thick plumes of black smoke rising from the site.
A group of 250 children visiting a bird park nearby had to be evacuated, the central government's regional office said. All were unharmed.
The plant is operated by privately-owned company Iniciativas Bioenergeticas which produces biodiesel and glycerine there from recycled vegetable oils.
The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment.