President of Kentucky plant that exploded says it is 'accountable' for neighborhood damages

The president of a Kentucky plant that exploded earlier this week said the company is accountable for the accident and will pay damages to residents affected by the blast. “First and foremost, we are devastated by the accident that happened on Tuesday,” said Ann Leonard, president of Givaudan Sense Color, during a call-in meeting with reporters Friday afternoon. Leonard said “absolutely we are accountable” for the explosion and pledged to pay damages to neighbors.