An explosion strikes an ammunition plant near Rome; no injuries reported
ROME (AP) — An explosion struck an ammunition manufacturing plant in the town of Colleferro near Rome on Thursday, local authorities said. There were no immediate reports of injuries. The explosion followed a fire that broke out at the former Simmel Difesa facility, now owned…
An explosion occurred at an ammunition manufacturing plant located in Colleferro, a town near Rome, on Thursday. According to local authorities, there were no immediate reports of any injuries resulting from the blast. The incident took place at the former Simmel Difesa facility, which is now operated by KNDS Ammo Italy. This company specializes in producing ammunition and other defense-related products.
Francesco Rocca, the president of the Lazio region, confirmed that the priority at the moment is ensuring the safety of all individuals involved in the emergency response. Rocca stated that all personnel at the plant were reported to be safe. Initial reports from local media suggested that the explosion might have started in the powder-pressing department of the facility.
Emergency services, including firefighters and police, promptly arrived at the scene as the ongoing fire continued to burn. Neighbors in the area reported hearing a significant explosion that was felt throughout the region.
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