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Did anyone die in the Granada ammunition plant blast?

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On Friday morning an explosion shook Granada, at an ammunition plant on the city's edge. Many residents first thought it was an earthquake, and a column of smoke rose over the site.

Granada, Spain

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Earlier, on 13 October, a truck from the plant lost mortar grenades on a road, and police pointed to a poorly secured load. The blast came on 30 October.

Two incidents, weeks apart
  1. 13 OctoberTruck loses mortar grenades
  2. 30 OctoberBlast at the plant

The company said: As soon as the explosion occurred, emergency protocols were activated and the 112 emergency service was contacted. Production buildings and civilian property were not damaged.

“As soon as the explosion occurred, emergency protocols were activated and the 112 emergency service was contacted.”

CSG

Injury counts differ by source. The company reports two people with mild hearing damage, the emergency service treated three, and Granada Digital reports at least five hurt. No source reports a death.

Injured people reported by source
  • CSG statement2 people
  • 112 emergency service (treated)3 people
  • Granada Digital (at least)5 people

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