In a foundry, while transferring a ladle of molten iron from one production building to the other, the handling equipment fell into the MOULINS canal. An explosion was heard under the nearby bridge. The neighbouring buildings were damaged (windows smashed, siding and roof partially ripped out) and the bridge destroyed due to the projections and blast effect. Fourteen people sustained injuries including two people who were hospitalised. The explosion occurred due to the contact of molten metal with water.