TOUS 4644 Italie une violente explosion frappe une usine de munitions pres de Rome

A major explosion devastated a munitions factory in Colleferro, about 40 kilometers southeast of Rome, on Thursday. The site, operated by KNDS Ammo Italy, produces medium and large caliber munitions as well as propellants for the aerospace industry.The explosion, preceded by a fire in the powder compression area, produced an impressive plume of smoke visible for several kilometers. No injuries were reported among the 24 people present at the site. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the disaster.