An explosion strikes an ammunition plant near Rome; no injuries reported
An explosion occurred at an ammunition manufacturing plant near Rome on Thursday, according to local authorities. No injuries were reported in connection with the blast. Francesco Rocca, president of the Lazio region, stated that safety is the top priority for emergency responders. Initial reports indicated that all workers at the plant were accounted for and accounted safe.
The blast may have originated in the plant's powder-pressing department. Emergency services, comprising firefighters and police, arrived at the scene as the fire continued to burn. Reports from the area indicated that residents heard a loud explosion.
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