A woman was killed and two others injured in a fire at a Tyson Foods plant in southwest Georgia. The fire involved an explosion of a boiler and caused a wall to collapse onto a truck, killing a woman sleeping inside.
A woman was killed, and two other people were hospitalized with injuries after an overnight fire at a Tyson Foods plant in southwest Georgia , state officials said Friday. A wall fell on the cab of an 18-wheel truck parked outside the plant, Mitchell County Coroner Robby Willis told The Associated Press, killing the wife of a truck driver who was asleep inside. He identified the victim as Bajarma Batozhapov, 61, of Las Vegas.
The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, which represents 1,600 workers at the plant, said Friday that a boiler had exploded. Tyson said it was working with local authorities to determine the cause of the fire. Officials said a fire burned for about three hours. Heavy equipment was required to remove debris from the truck and Willis said that the woman's body wasn't recovered until about 2 p.m. Friday. The woman's husband wasn't in the truck and wasn't injured, he said. Willis declined to state a cause of death for the woman, and said an autopsy would be performed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation on Monday. 'We extend our deepest condolences to their family and friends during this difficult time. Right now we are still gathering the facts, but ensuring the safety of our team members is our top priority, and we are conducting a full investigation into the cause of the fire,' Tyson said in a statement. Bryce Rawson, a spokesperson for the Georgia State Fire Marshal's Office, confirmed the death and injuries but said he couldn't share anything further Friday afternoon since the investigation was ongoing. The plant in Camilla, which has a population of about 5,000 people, is the largest employer in Mitchell County. Tyson bought it in 2018 as part of its $2.16 billion purchase of Keystone Foods. The union said the plant primarily produces chicken nuggets and chicken fillets for restaurant
Tyson Foods Georgia Fire Explosion Fatality Injuries
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Woman Dies in Tyson Foods Plant Explosion in Camilla, GeorgiaAn explosion at the Tyson Foods plant in Camilla, Georgia, tragically resulted in the death of a woman. Recovery efforts are hampered by debris and building damage.
Read more »
Woman Killed in Explosion at Georgia Tyson Foods PlantA woman sleeping in a truck was killed in an explosion at a Tyson Foods poultry plant in Camilla, Georgia. Her husband, a truck driver, was unharmed. Several others were injured in the incident.
Read more »
Woman Killed, Others Injured in Explosion at Georgia Tyson Foods PlantA tragic incident occurred at a Tyson Foods poultry plant in Camilla, Georgia, where an explosion caused by a fire resulted in the death of a woman sleeping in a truck accompanying her husband, a truck driver. Several other individuals sustained injuries in the blast.
Read more »
Tyson Foods Plant Fire in Georgia Kills One, Injures SeveralA fire at a Tyson Foods facility in Camilla, Georgia, resulted in the death of one person and multiple injuries. The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) described the incident as a boiler explosion. Tyson Foods is cooperating with authorities to determine the cause of the fire and is conducting a full investigation. The RWDSU is providing support to injured workers and calling for a thorough investigation into workplace safety.
Read more »
Woman sleeping in truck killed in explosion at Tyson Foods plantA 61-year-old woman was killed and several others were hurt when a fire caused an explosion at a Tyson Foods poultry plant in Georgia, officials said.
Read more »
Ultra-processed foods can drive your colorectal cancer risk — here are 8 foods to eat insteadBehind the rising colorectal cancer rates in young people
Read more »