Explosion at Rheinmetall Munitions Factory in Spain Injures Six

The blast occurred at a facility in Murcia, causing injuries and a brief wildfire; the cause remains under investigation.

Six men aged 30 to 52 were injured in the explosion, with one victim sustaining severe injuries.
The incident took place at a munitions storage facility operated by Rheinmetall Expal Munitions in Javalí Viejo, Murcia.
Victims suffered head injuries, burns, and smoke inhalation, with five hospitalized and one treated on-site.
The explosion triggered a wildfire that burned approximately 2,000 square meters before being extinguished.
Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the explosion; the factory is a key supplier of munitions to over 60 countries, including Ukraine.