“@MajorNews911: Update on Ontario: Multiple people injured after an industrial explosion in Sarnia, Ont. Unclear where it happened or cause. @CBCAlerts”

“@SkyNewsBreak: Canadian media reports a “multiple” number of people have been injured in an industrial explosion in city of #Sarnia in #Ontario”

‘Multiple people’ have been injured after a massive industrial explosion in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. The explosion occurred at Veolia ES Canada Industrial Services that offers industrial cleaning and maintenance services.

Five people have been injured in the explosion that caused a fire

at the industrial site in Sarnia, Mayor Mike Bradley

announced according to

CTV News.

One

person was critically injured in the blast and three suffered

serious injuries, while one was hospitalized with minor injuries,

according to the mayor.

UPDATED – Pic Gallery – Five people injured following an

explosion at Veolia on Scott Rd. http://t.co/5mKUuQUiTW pic.twitter.com/CKiEhhlIOK — BlackburnNews Sarnia (@BlackburnSarnia)

October 25, 2014

The explosion took place

at Scott Road north of Churchill Road-Highway 40, CBC reports.

Fire and emergency services have been deployed to the

scene.

The fire at the facility has been brought “under control,” but

serious damage was inflicted to the plant, the major added.

Fire at industrial accident at Veolia is under control. 5

injuries I being transferred to London Ont. Hospital. — Sarnia Police (@SarniaPolice) October

25, 2014

It is unclear what

caused the explosion, but all motorists are being advised to

avoid the area.