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Montebello Distillery explosion in Guadeloupe
Entities: Montebello Distillery · Petit Bourg · Alexandra Onfray · Guadeloupe · CHU de la Guadeloupe
Overview
On 24 July 2026 a boiler explosion tore through the historic Montebello rum distillery in Petit‑Bourg, Guadeloupe, injuring five workers with severe burns and fractures. Emergency services responded, a crisis cell was activated and psychological support was offered to staff. Production was halted while authorities began assessing the cause.
Two days later, the death toll rose as a 29‑year‑old production director was confirmed dead, becoming the second fatality. A fifth victim remained in critical condition. Prosecutors opened a homicide and workplace‑injury investigation, and environmental experts were called in to assist in determining the blast’s origins.
Timeline
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11 days ago
[CRIME] 2 sourcesGuadeloupe Distillery Explosion Claims Second VictimA second death, a 29‑year‑old production director, was confirmed after an explosion at Montebello distillery in Petit Bourg, Guadeloupe, with a severe injury also reported. A homicide and workplace‑injury probe
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13 days ago
[HEALTH] 5 sourcesMontebello Distillery Explosion in Guadeloupe Injures Five SeriouslyA boiler exploded at Montebello distillery in Guadeloupe, seriously injuring five people and leaving twelve unharmed; emergency crews responded and production was stopped.
Sources
angers.villactu.fr · entrevue.fr · fr.news.yahoo.com · lalibre.be · lci.tf1.fr · lejsl.com · leprogres.fr