Explosion at Wisconsin food packaging plant injures 2 people
By Chad Thompson
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JANESVILLE, Wisconsin (WKOW) — Two people suffered burn injuries after an explosion Wednesday at a food packaging plant.
The Janesville Fire Department said it responded to the 100 block of Innovation Drive at 3:49 p.m. That address is home to NaturPak, according to online information.
One patient was taken to Mercyhealth Hospital in Janesville. A second patient was flown by UW MedFlight to UW Health University Hospital Burn and Wound Center in Madison.
Officials said the accidental explosion was a result of steam over-pressurization. Firefighters determined there were no other hazards.
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