WM’s natural gas plant weeks from full production
Two injured in Sarnia workplace explosion
November 15, 2023
Two people were taken to hospital after an explosion at a workplace on Henry Drive in Sarnia.
Just before 5 pm, Sarnia firefighters were called to the industrial area south of Confederation for an explosion. Three stations, Sarnia police and paramedics also responded and found two people were injured.
No further details were released.
Because the explosion happened in a workplace, the Ministry of Labour and the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office have taken over the investigations.
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