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Media: Several injured after blast at pharmaceutical plant in Japan

28 April 2026 09:18

An explosion has occurred at a pharmaceutical company’s factory in Japan’s Hiroshima Prefecture, Kyodo News Agency reported.

The incident took place at a facility belonging to the local pharmaceutical company Maruzen Pharmaceuticals. According to preliminary information, a fuel tank exploded on the factory premises.

Media: Several injured after blast at pharmaceutical plant in Japan

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Media: Several injured after blast at pharmaceutical plant in Japan

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