Two Explosions Take Place in Industrial Area Near France's Bordeaux

Two explosions occurred on Sunday near the city of Bordeaux, southwest France, on the territory of the facility specializing in transportation of hazardous materials, a local mayor said.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The explosions occurred at 6:40 a.m. (4:40 GMT) in the building of the CD Trans company, according to France Info.

#BREAKING Explosion reported in an industrial area near Bordeaux in France, says local media (Pics: @motardmedias) pic.twitter.com/h87CIi1iEN

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​"First, a truck caught fire, and then exploded, causing a chain reaction," mayor of the Bassens commune Jean-Paul Turon, said as quoted by the radio station.

The causes of the explosion are being investigated.

#France #Update 3 explosions rock industrial park near #Bordeaux Fire reportedly behind tank blast Via @motardmedias pic.twitter.com/AR1iLjq71O

— José Miguel Sardo (@jmsardo) April 3, 2016

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