Several Injured in Explosion at Steel Plant in Pennsylvania

Several people have been injured following an explosion at the US Steel plant in the city of Clairton, Pennsylvania, according to CBS News.

Emergency services received initial reports of the incident at around 11:00 a.m. local time (6:00 p.m. Moscow time). Rescue teams were immediately dispatched to the site to assess the situation and provide assistance to the injured.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro confirmed that his administration is in contact with city officials regarding the incident. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the Pennsylvania State Police are coordinating with rapid response teams and have offered all necessary support.

The cause of the explosion has not yet been confirmed, and investigations are ongoing. The US Steel plant in Clairton is a key facility in the state’s industrial sector, and the incident has raised concerns about worker safety and industrial hazard protocols.

Authorities are expected to release further updates as more information becomes available.