Connecticut Power Plant Explosion: Workers Unaccounted For; Part Of Structure Unsearchable

Syndicated from Common Dreams on Mon, 2010-02-08
by Josh Kovner, Monica Polanco, Jenna Carlesso and Alaine Griffin

MIDDLETOWN - - UPDATE (7:18 a.m.): Crews are returning to the Kleen
Energy plant this morning to determine when rescuers can resume their
search through the rubble for workers who remain unaccounted for.

The search was suspended at about 2:30 a.m. because the debris is unstable, said Middletown Deputy Fire Marshal Al Santostefano.

Lights were brought in and dogs were assisting rescuers, he said. But
all were called out when it was determined that the rubble may be
dangerous.

He said experts will determine when, and under what circumstances, the search can resume.

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