In the Czech Republic, an explosion occurred at an ammunition depot

On the territory of the Poličské strojírny enterprise in An explosion took place in the village (Pardubice region) on March 23. This was announced today, March 25, by the press secretary of the fire department Vendula Gorakova.

"It was an explosion at an ammunition depot. People were evacuated. One person was injured," said the representative of rescuers Alena Kisyala.

According to preliminary data, one person was injured. Firefighters have announced the alarm of the third level of danger.

Recall, the company Poličské strojírny belongs to the holding STV Invest, which leased part of the company's premises. The plant of the STV Group in the Nickname produces large-caliber ammunition, and also repairs military equipment and supplies spare parts. This is not the first incident of this kind. In October and December 2014, there were two explosions of ammunition depots in Vrbetice.