At least 16 injured as explosion at chemical complex shakes German city

At least 16 injured as explosion at chemical complex shakes German city

A dark cloud of smoke rises into the air in Leverkusen, Germany (Mirko Wolf/dpa via AP)

An explosion at an industrial park for chemical companies shook the German city of Leverkusen on Tuesday, sending a large black cloud rising into the air.

At least 16 people were injured and five remain missing.

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