5 Delaware Foundry Workers Injured In Explosion

An explosion at a Delaware foundry is believed to have injured as many as five people Tuesday night, with at least two victims reported to have serious burns. The incident occurred shortly after 10 p.m. at Liberty Casting, 550 S. Liberty Road, which is on the same road as the Delaware Fire Department. A medical helicopter transported one person to Columbus with burns to his hands, back and one arm, according to a medical radio transmission. Extra firefighters were called to help battle the fire. Liberty Casting specializes in producing high-alloy iron castings for products such as compressors.