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Explosion Injures Worker at French Biodiesel Plant
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An explosion and fire at the Saipol oil products factory in Sete, France, caused at least one person to be critically injured during maintenance work at the biodiesel plant. The incident took place in a warehouse used for fuel production from grains, triggering the Seveso European system's safety protocols for hazardous substances.
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