One dead and four missing after explosion at German industrial park

Emergency vehicles near the Chempark site in Leverkusen, Germany (Oliver Berg/dpa via AP)
Emergency vehicles near the Chempark site in Leverkusen, Germany (Oliver Berg/dpa via AP)

An explosion at an industrial park for chemical companies in Germany has killed at least one person, with 16 injured and four still missing.

Fire officials who tested the air said there did not appear to be a danger to nearby residents after authorities initially urged people to shelter inside.

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