An explosion at a chemical facility in Louisville, Kentucky Tuesday afternoon left at least 11 people hospitalized, officials confirmed. The blast occurred around 3 p.m. local time at the Givaudan Sense Colour facility, blowing out windows in the surrounding area. The public safety office called the emergency a "hazardous materials incident" on X.

At least 12 people were taken to hospitals and residents were urged to shelter in place after an explosion at a Louisville, Kentucky, business.

A "hazardous materials incident" was reported Tuesday afternoon at the address of a Givaudan Sense Colour facility, according to the Louisville Metro Emergency Services.