Munition: Schwere Explosion erschüttert KNDS-Munitionsfabrik in Italien
Videos zeigen eine pilzförmige Rauchwolke über der Munitionsfabrik. Der Bürgermeister beruhigt, doch viele fragen sich: Wie konnte es zu dem Unfall kommen?
A powerful explosion rocked a munitions factory of the German-French defense conglomerate KNDS southeast of Rome. The bang was reportedly heard for kilometers. Firefighters and police were already on the scene to fight a possible fire when the explosion occurred. It is not yet clear whether there were any injured or dead. Television footage showed a large plume of smoke over an industrial site and rescue personnel in action.
The factory, which produces medium and large caliber ammunition for land and sea defense systems and propellant for launch vehicles, belongs to KNDS Ammo Italy. The mayor speaks of great shock. In the affected factory in the town of Colleferro south of Rome, ammunition and other defense products are manufactured. Residents in the surrounding area reported a loud bang.
Initial videos on social media initially showed a large fire in the area, followed by a huge explosion and a massive mushroom-shaped smoke column over the plant. Colleferro's mayor, Giulio Calamita, posted on Facebook: "The shock is great, but for now it is important to maintain calm and above all not spread false information." More: Are confidential negotiations for an emergency deal taking place that could see the state take over the entire KNDS tank maker?
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