A powerful explosion has occurred at a munitions factory near Rome, Italy, causing panic among residents in the area. The moment of the explosion and fire has been captured on video.
The incident occurred near the Simmel Difesa factory, which is now part of the Franco-German group KNDS Ammo Italy. The company produces medium and large caliber ammunition, detonators and components for protective equipment. Residents near the area reported hearing a loud explosion coming from the factory premises.
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Numerous firefighting forces, including helicopters, rescue teams and ambulances, have been mobilized at the scene. Italian authorities have launched an intervention and are verifying the circumstances of the incident.
There are no reports of injuries so far. The causes of the explosion and whether there was any material damage remain to be determined.
