6-11 news: Death toll in ConAgra blast stands at three
The three people killed in the blast are Rachel Mae Poston Pulley, 67, and Lewis Junior Watson, 33, both of Clayton; and Barbara McLean Spears, 43, of Dunn, reports the Triangle Business Journal. Rescue crews are still looking through the rubble of the plant for any other survivors or bodies that may have been missed. After that is complete, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will investigate the site to determine the cause of the explosion.
“Our deepest sympathies are with the three victims and their families,” said Gary Rodkin, CEO of ConAgra Foods. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to them. ConAgra Foods will continue to provide our people with support and counseling assistance, and will continue to support local authorities in identifying the cause of this accident. We appreciate all of the efforts by everyone in the Garner area who has assisted us over the past 24 hours.”