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Large explosion rips through Italian munitions factory
Firefighters and police responded as a fire-triggered blast sent smoke over the site, with local officials saying all workers were safe.
- On Thursday, a powerful explosion struck the KNDS Ammo Italy munitions plant near Colleferro, southeast of Rome, prompting an immediate response from firefighters and police as residents reported hearing the blast across the area.
- Francesco Rocca, president of the Lazio region, confirmed the explosion followed a fire at the former Simmel Difesa facility, with initial reports suggesting the blast originated in the powder-pressing department.
- KNDS Ammo Italy manufactures medium- and large-caliber ammunition including 155-mm rounds for land and naval defense systems, with European Defence Agency documents confirming the facility's contractor status in 2023 framework agreements.
- Authorities are assessing the site for potential casualties, though there were no immediate reports of injuries; Rocca stated the "absolute priority is to ensure people's safety" and allow emergency teams to operate effectively.
- Television footage captured a large plume of smoke rising above the industrial site as emergency crews managed the fire; officials have not yet disclosed the cause of the incident.
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