Disasters & Incidents
Rome-area ammunition factory explosion draws crews
An explosion hit an ammunition factory near Colleferro, about 40 kilometres southeast of Rome, Italy's carabinieri police said Thursday.
Firefighters and police were at the site, and police said “complex operations” were underway. Authorities did not immediately provide further details on casualties, damage or the cause.
Italy's Ansa news agency reported that the plant is owned by German defence group KNDS and makes medium- and large-caliber ammunition for land and naval defence.
Update
The explosion was near Colleferro, about 40 kilometres southeast of Rome.
Firefighters and police were at the site, and police said complex operations were underway.
Italy's Ansa news agency reported that the plant is owned by German defence group KNDS.
Ansa reported that the plant makes medium- and large-caliber ammunition for land and naval defence.
Source note: AFP news report published on 13 August 2026 at 14:25:58 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
Authorities did not immediately provide details on casualties, damage or the cause of the explosion.
The plant ownership and production details were reported by Ansa.
Source
AFP news report published on .