Industrial Explosion Traumatises San Fernando Community

A powerful explosion at Ramco Industries Ltd’s San Fernando facility left four workers hospitalised and local residents traumatised. The incident occurred when a tank truck, during loading, drove off while still connected, thus sparking the fire. Two workers are in critical care, while the other two have undergone surgery for first-degree burns. The explosion resulted in a chain of blasts that sent a tank lid flying nearly 500 feet, damaging a nearby building. In the wake of the incident, local residents have demanded a robust emergency evacuation plan. The company confirmed that all unaffected employees were safely evacuated and is now working with the Ministry of Energy, the Fire Service, and the OSH Authority to determine the exact cause of the fire.