An explosion in the German city of Leverkusen has left 16 people injured and several others missing

At least 16 people were injured, four of them severely, and five people remain missing following an explosion in storage tanks at a chemical complex in the German city of Leverkusen.

At least two people seriously injured, five others missing in explosion at industrial park in Leverkusen, Germany, operator says.

Police said the smoke cloud was moving in a northwestern direction, from the explosion site in Leverkusen toward the towns of Burscheid and Leichlingen.

What people are saying?

Dana Regev Police in nearby Cologne said they did not have any information on the cause or size of the explosion and were not aware of any injuries at this point — but that a large number of police and ambulances had been deployed to the scene.

Corey I swear I see explosion here and there every single week.

bird I hope the missing people weren’t incinerated.