Hydrogen tank explosion at Louisville plant leaves 1 dead

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — One person is dead after an explosion at a Louisville plant Sunday afternoon.

FOX affiliate WDRB reported that at 12:39 p.m., Louisville and Shively fire departments were called to a fire alarm at the 2500 block of Seventh Street Road.

When crews arrived, employees with AAK Inc. led firefighters to the area where a hydrogen tank explosion had occurred.

Firefighters said one person was found dead from the explosion. The fire was contained to the outside of the building.

The plant’s website noted that AAK produced plant-based oils and fats.

Louisville Metro Arson is handling the investigation.