The explosion occurred in the commune of Saint-Julien-du-Verdone eastern France and was followed by the fire, according to media reports.

At least three people suffered serious injuries at the Soprema plant in France, France Info reported.

The reasons for the explosion are yet to be clarified, according to the report.

France’s Soprema has overall 59 manufacturing plants including 22 waterproofing factories, 19 insulation factories, and 1 geotextile plant.

Source: Sputnik