An explosion at a plastics factory in Ibi, near Alicante in southeastern Spain, claimed the lives of three people and left seven others injured on Wednesday, according to emergency services.

The blast, triggered by a boiler explosion, sent a powerful shockwave through the industrial estate, impacting not only the factory but also a neighboring company, said Alberto Martin, director general of Valencia’s emergency service.

Among the casualties was a worker from the adjacent firm, and three of the injured are reported to be in serious condition.

Emergency services confirmed the total number of injured via a statement on X (formerly Twitter).