There's been a huge explosion at a fertilizer plant near Waco, Texas – only two days before the 20th anniversary of the siege.
(CNN) — A massive explosion at a fertilizer plant in the small Texas town of West left at least two people dead, sent dozens more seeking medical attention and prompted a widescale evacuation in the community of 2,600 people. Fire officials fear that
A hospital in nearby Waco, Texas, has been told to anticipate 100 injured people coming in from the fertilizer plant area, an official at the medical facility said. Glenn Robinson, CEO of Hillcrest Hospital, said a field triage station was being set up
Edited time: April 18, 2013 08:48. Smoke rises as water is sprayed at the burning remains of a fertilizer plant after an explosion at the plant in the town of West, near Waco, Texas early April 18, 2013 (Reuters / Mike Stone)
While some of the injuries are minor, others were "quite serious," said Glenn Robinson, the chief executive officer of Hillcrest Hospital in Waco. Many suffered from "blast injuries, orthopedic injuries "What we are hearing is that there is one
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