No injuries after explosion, chemical release at Carville chemical plant; roadblocks lifted

CARVILLE – An hour after an explosion at a chemical plant in Carville, the site was deemed safe and no injuries were reported.

Ascension Parish deputies blocked off roads near an explosion at the Honeywell plant around 8:30 p.m. According to a spokesperson for Ascension Parish, there was an explosion and chemical release.

The spokesperson said there has been no harm to the community and no reported injuries.

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