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Explosion at Indaver Antwerp plant has left one dead and four injured

September 13, 2018 by CHASE

Stark Biker explosion Indaver
A significant explosion at Indavers flagship Antwerp plant yesterday (Thursday 13 Sept 2018) has left one dead and four injured.

A statement issued by Indaver has attributed the explosion to the discharge of liquid waste into a storage tank and stated that an enquiry will have to determine the exact sequence of events.

The accident happened at the same plant that was rocked by a huge explosion in February 2016, which saw 60 firefighters rush to control an explosion described by the fire service as a ‘municipal disaster’ and saw the nearby road tunnel shut down with residents requested to close doors and windows.

A CHASE spokesperson said “We wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased and we are keeping our fingers crossed for those injured. Indaver have some serious questions to answer. The company has assured us that this couldn’t happen in Cork Harbour, but this second major explosion within the lifespan of their third application moves the situation away from hypothetical and into reality,  making it hard to take any assurances seriously .

This latest tragedy highlights reinforces the insanity of locating this type of lethal facility yards from a bus stop for students to and from the Marine College and at the end of a cul-de-sac.”

Permission for the Ringaskiddy incinerator was granted by An Bord Pleanala on May 29, against the recommendation of the Oral Hearing Inspector for a third time.

Following an appeal to the High Court by CHASE, the green light was given to launch a judicial review and 12 February 2019 fixed as the commencement date with 8 days allocated for the hearing.

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Oral Hearing 2016 headlines

  • Serious dioxin figure irregularities exposed as Hearing comes to close
  • No measuring of nanoparticles – not practical, Indaver tell hearing
  • Indaver facility will carry strategic implications for the State – Indaver offer to shut down for Department when needed
  • Indaver to abandon fire fighting after just 2 hours
  • Final Submissions today, questions next week
  • Indaver selective quotation omits that incinerators likely to cause premature deaths
  • 13 year old Cobh student calls for baseline health study for Harbour
  • “There is no risk assessment” – says top Epidemiologist Anthony Staines
  • No safe level of exposure to tiny particulates, says toxico pathologist
  • Royal flush as all TD’s unite to protect the new era for Cork Harbour
  • Ringaskiddy incinerator live plume plot launched
  • Statement from Department of Defence
  • Human Health needs the same standard as protected species: CHASE Opening Statement
  • Indaver experts confirm: High Tide is now inside the site boundary. No separate Health Impact Assessment
  • Packed hearing opens at Carrigaline Court Hotel
  • Full CHASE Submission to An Bord Pleanala

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CHASE is an alliance of groups campaigning since 2001 to stop the construction of a large 240,000 tonne commercial incinerator in Cork Harbour. The third application from Indaver Ireland was lodged … Read More...

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