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Kleen Energy Exposion at Middletown CT
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admin on 02/07/2010 22:53:00
 
Gas Line Rupture Causes Connecticut Plant Explosion
An explosion at the Kleen Energy Plant in Middletown, Ct. on Sunday morning has
officials concerned that as many as 50 people could have been killed, in
addition to 100 others who could be seriously injured.  Although CNN has
reported that two are dead, officials have still not confirmed an exact number.
Media reports say at least five people died.
The explosion occurred during a test of the Kleen Energy Plant’s power
generation sites; the facility was still in the process of being constructed
when the accident occurred.
Twenty ambulances and fire trucks rushed to the scene to try and ascertain the
extent of the injuries and the number of casualties.   One witness told CNN that
“there are bodies everywhere.”  There were also some helicopters on hand to
airlift some of the victims to nearby hospitals.
Although the accident is horrific, it could have been much worse.  There were
not as many employees on hand this morning, as today is Super Bowl Sunday and
many stay home waiting to watch the game.
Kleen Energy plant is a gas fired energy production plant that is located on the
outskirts of Middletown, CT, close to the river.   The town is home to 40,000.
Kleen Energy Systems - the organization that owns the plant -  has a website at
kleenenergy.com, but it does not offer much information on the company except
that the plant is located in Middletown Ct and general manager is Gordon Holk
who can be contacted by calling 860-262-2640.
The exact cause of the explosion is said to have been due to a gas line rupture,
according to Fox News.   It is unknown whether it is caused by some
terrorist(s).  Thick, black smoke was visible for miles, while the explosion
itself could be felt as far away as Long Island Sound.
By Rachel Stockton