One person dead in Franklin power plant explosion - KWTX

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FRANKLIN, Texas (KWTX) - Robertson County First Responders responded to an explosion Wednesday morning at the Luminant Oak Grove Power Plant in Franklin.

The incident occurred at 8 a.m. May 31 during the commissioning of a new auxiliary boiler, leading to the on-site team immediately calling 911 and implementing emergency response protocols.

According to the Robertson County Emergency Management, initial reports were of an explosion with multiple injuries.

“Our sincerest thoughts and prayers are with the families of those impacted by this unfortunate event, and we would like to thank the local first responders for their quick response and efforts to render aid,” said a spokesperson for the Oak Grove Power Plant.

Upon arrival, crews found that there was an explosion from a boiler and there was one person seriously injured who succumbed to their injuries.

There were no other injuries and the incident is under control.

All other employees and contractors have been accounted for and there are no other known injuries at this time.

Oak Grove remains in operation and is generating electricity.

The cause of the explosion is under investigation.

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