Givaudan officials plan to meet with Clifton neighbors during a community forum on Monday at 6 p.m. at United Crescent Hill Ministries.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — On Tuesday, the Givaudan caramel coloring plant on Payne Street exploded, causing the death of two people and injuring several others. Multiple nearby homes were damaged from the blast along with neighboring businesses and buildings.
During a press conference on Friday, Givaudan Sense Colour President Ann Leonard said the company is devastated by Tuesday’s explosion.
“We know this event has been felt deeply throughout the community, and believe me, we feel it too,” she said.
The investigation into what caused the explosion is still in it’s early stages. There is no information on a cause available at this time.
“Our priority following the accident that happened Tuesday is caring for our team members who were affected directly, especially the families of those who were killed and those who were injured,” Leonard said.
During the conference, she said before …