One Dead, Several Injured After Explosion At Poultry Plant In Georgia

One person has died and several others have been injured after an explosion at a poultry plant in Georgia.

The explosion at Tyson Foods Plant in southwest Georgia overnight killed a woman who was sleeping in the cab of an 18-wheeler parked next to the facility.

A fire raged at the plant for 3 hours after the explosion according to reports.

The union representing the plant workers said that a boiler had exploded.

Tyson issued a statement saying: “We extend our deepest condolences to their family and friends during this difficult time. Right now we are still gathering the facts, but ensuring the safety of our team members is our top priority, and we are conducting a full investigation into the cause of the fire”

AP reports: A woman died and two other people were hospitalized with injuries after an overnight fire at a Tyson Foods plant in southwest Georgia, state officials said Friday.

A wall fell on the cab of an 18-wheel truck parked outside the plant, Mitchell County Coroner Robby Willis told The Associated Press, killing the wife of a truck driver who was asleep inside. He identified the victim as Bajarma Batozhapov, 61, of Las Vegas

The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, which represents 1,600 workers at the plant, said Friday that a boiler had exploded. Tyson said it was working with local authorities to determine the cause of the fire. Officials said a fire burned for about three hours.