Mitsubishi Materials chemical plant explosion explained

Mitsubishi Materials chemical plant explosion
Place:	Yokkaichi, Mie, Japan
Reported Deaths:	5^[1]
Reported Injuries:	17

On 9 January 2014, an explosion occurred at a Mitsubishi Materials chemical plant in Yokkaichi, Mie, Japan, killing at least five people and injuring 17 others.^{[2] [3]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Multiple casualties in Japan factory explosion. 9 January 2014. RTÉ. 9 January 2014.
2. Web site: Explosion at Japan chemical factory. 9 January 2014. BBC. 9 January 2014.
3. Web site: Wakatsuki. Yoko. Explosion at chemical plant in Japan injures 17. 9 January 2014. CNN. 9 January 2014.