May 8, 2024

Athens News

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Greece: explosion at a dynamite plant in Itea

A powerful explosion thundered at dawn at a dynamite factory in Itea.

As a result of the incident – three missing, two people were injured. All the necessary services are working at the scene of the incident – a fire brigade with four vehicles, an ambulance ΕΚΑΒ, special disaster management units of the 2nd and 5th EMAK, and the police.

The explosion occurred in one of the buildings where explosives are stored. Media reports about the complete destruction of the plant. Although it was located 30-35 km from the city, its power was felt by the inhabitants of the village.

According to initial information, two people were taken to the hospital, three more are missing. newsbeast.gr.



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