Dr. Jason Smith, University of Louisville Hospital's chief medical officer, said doctors who treated victims dealt with a "spectrum of injuries" consistent with an explosion, including blast injuries, thermal injuries and injuries from falling debris.

Residents across Louisville reported around 3 p.m. feeling the explosion, which occurred at Givaudan Sense Colour at 1901 Payne St.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two people are dead and at least ten people are injured after an explosion at a factory in Louisville's Clifton neighborhood. The incident was reported at the Givaudan Sense Colour manufacturing plant in the 1900 block of Payne Street around 3 p.m. Tuesday. The plant is known for producing caramel color in soft drinks.

“I went to the scene yesterday afternoon and saw all of our amazing first responders and partner agencies working hard, working together, risking their lives to ensure that the scene was safe," said Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg. "That we rescued as many individuals as possible, so that everyone who was impacted was safe and would be protected.”

Beshear addressed the explosion that struck Louisville on Thursday, saying his primary focus is on the deceased victims.

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A massive explosion this week at a food dye factory in Louisville, Kentucky, left two people dead and a dozen others injured as smoke billowed out of torn metal structures and rubble.