Explosions at Yokohama chemical plant injure at least 8

Explosions at Yokohama chemical plant injure at least 8

YOKOHAMA, Japan - The plant of Japan Carlit Co. in Yokohama's Kanazawa Ward was destroyed by explosions that occurred at around 5:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Jan. 7, 2009. The explosions injured at least eight people -- six workers at the plant, a passer-by and an employee at a nearby factory.

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