An explosion struck an ammunition manufacturing plant in Colleferro, near Rome, on Thursday, local authorities said. No injuries were immediately reported.
Explosion hits ammunition plant near Rome after fire breaks out
An explosion struck an ammunition manufacturing plant in Colleferro, near Rome, on Thursday, local authorities said. No injuries were immediately reported.
The explosion followed a fire at the former Simmel Difesa facility, now owned by KNDS Ammo Italy, which produces ammunition and other defense-related products, according to Francesco Rocca, president of the Lazio region.
Initial reports by local media said all workers at the plant were safe and that the blast may have originated in the plant's powder-pressing department.
Emergency crews, including firefighters and police, responded to the site as the fire continued to burn. Residents reported hearing a loud explosion across the area.
Rocca said in a statement: "At this time, the absolute priority is to ensure people's safety and allow all personnel involved in the emergency response to operate under the best possible conditions."
- The source does not state the cause of the initial fire.
- The source does not confirm the powder-pressing department origin beyond initial local media reports.
- The source does not state the total number of workers present at the plant at the time of the explosion.
- The source does not state the extent of damage to the facility.
- The source does not include any response or statement from KNDS Ammo Italy.
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