An explosion at a chemical facility in Louisville, Kentucky Tuesday afternoon left at least 11 people hospitalized, officials confirmed. The blast occurred around 3 p.m. local time at the Givaudan Sense Colour facility, blowing out windows in the surrounding area. The public safety office called the emergency a "hazardous materials incident" on X.

An explosion at a food-coloring factory in Louisville, Ky., hospitalized at least 11, including two in critical condition, on Tuesday afternoon.

At least 11 people were injured in Louisville, Kentucky, after an explosion in a neighborhood east of the city's downtown area. Officials said there was a “hazardous materials incident” at a company that makes natural food colorings.