An explosion at an ammunition factory in Javali Viejo, Spain, resulted in six injuries, one critically. The factory, Rheinmetall Expal Munitions, is a subsidiary of German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall. The injured individuals, aged 30 to 52, suffered from serious conditions, including head trauma and burns. The blast also led to a forest fire that engulfed 2,000 square meters. Emergency services treated five injured men at hospitals while one was treated on-site. The factory produces artillery ammunition and has multiple operational sites in Spain and the US, serving clients worldwide, with Ukraine being a key customer.
Six people were injured in an explosion at an ammunition factory in Spain, with one in serious condition and others suffering burns and trauma.
Firefighters responded to extinguish a fire caused by the explosion at Rheinmetall Expal Munitions, which also led to a 2,000 square meter forest fire.
Rheinmetall, a major arms manufacturer, has not commented on the cause of the explosion, which injured workers aged between 30 and 52.
The facility in Murcia produces various types of ammunition and has operations in Spain and the US, supplying over 60 countries.
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