Fire rages at Shell chemical plant in Texas

Firefighters have been combating a huge blaze at a Shell chemical plant in Deer Park, Texas, apparently caused by an explosion.

No deaths have been reported, but a few employees are "undergoing medical evaluation as a precaution" after being "exposed to a product", according to Deer Park's Office of Emergency.

Shell said the cause of the blaze was being investigated.

6 May 2023