Health and Safety Executive

Report of explosion at Corus UK Ltd in 2001

This report concerns the events of 8 November 2001 at the premises of Corus UK Ltd, Port Talbot, South Wales. The explosion of one of the company’s blast furnaces led to the tragic deaths of three employees and injury of a number of other people. The explosion caused widespread alarm and concern throughout the locality.

The report is available in English and Welsh.

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