MOORESVILLE, N.C. — One person was killed, and another was hurt in a tanker explosion outside Carolina Beverage Group in Mooresville, officials said.
The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the explosion happened around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday at the plant on Barley Park Lane. That’s just off Mazeppa Road.
According to the town of Mooresville, hazmat and fire crews are on scene. They are working to control an active leak due to the blast.
Officials say there is no current danger to the community, but they’re asking the public to avoid the area.
Iredell-Statesville Schools and Mooresville Graded School District say there is no impact on schools at this point.
Channel 9 is asking for more information about the cause of the explosion.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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