A massive explosion at a food dye factory in Louisville, Kentucky on Tuesday left two people dead and a dozen others injured, as smoke billowed out of torn metal structures and rubble.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two people are dead and at least ten people are injured after an explosion at a factory in Louisville's Clifton neighborhood. The incident was reported at the Givaudan Sense Colour manufacturing plant in the 1900 block of Payne Street around 3 p.m. Tuesday. The plant is known for producing caramel color in soft drinks.

Fire crews are battling a blaze sparked by a massive explosion at a food coloring company in Louisville. Louisville Metro Emergency Services said a "hazardous materials incident" had taken place on Payne Street in the Clifton neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon.