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DEARBORN, Mich., April 27 – A chemical explosion occurred at Ford Motor Company’s Research and Innovation Center in Dearborn, Mich., at approximately 2:18 p.m. today. The explosion occurred in a glass laboratory container and was quickly contained. Two people in the laboratory were injured and transferred to Oakwood Hospital for treatment. Three others were taken to the hospital for observation. Employees in the building were evacuated until it was safe to re-enter. Employees now have been allowed back in the building and are being allowed to go home or return to work. The air in the building has been checked and declared safe.

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What were the chemicals involved?