Explosion at asphalt plant in Summerside sends employee to hospital

An explosion atthe Curran & Briggs asphalt plant on West Drive in Summerside, P.E.I.has sent one employee to hospital.

The extentof their injuries isunknown at this time.

Summerside police, fire and Island EMS responded to the scene after receiving 911 callsMonday afternoon. Police saythe incident appears to be an industrial accident.

Occupational Health and Safety have been called to the scene to investigate.