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An explosion strikes an ammunition plant near Rome; no injuries reported

An explosion struck an ammunition manufacturing plant in Colleferro near Rome on Thursday. Local authorities confirmed the incident at the former Simmel Difesa facility, now KNDS Ammo Italy. Initial reports indicated no injuries and all workers were safe following the blast. The explosion may have originated in the plant's powder-pressing department. Emergency crews responded to the site as the fire continued to burn.

13 Aug 2026 9:49 pm