Blast at U.S. power plant kills 5
01:05 / 02/08/2010

The blast at the power plant in Middletown (Connecticut State) killed at least 5 people. Previous estimates put the toll at five dead and a dozens of injured, AFP reports. Local authorities launched the investigation to clarify accident causes.

February 7, a powerful blast occurred in Kleen Energy Systems plant in Middletown followed by a huge fire. The explosion shook adjacent houses. According to witnesses, the blast could be felt in nearby cities.

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