Rheinmetall rules out attack after explosion at Spanish munitions factory

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Source: REUTERS

German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall said on Friday that there was no evidence to suggest that an explosion at a munitions factory in south-eastern Spain that left six people injured was an attack.

"The company sees no evidence of an attack," Rheinmetall said in response to a request for comment, adding that local authorities were investigating the cause of the explosion.

A total of six people were injured in the incident, according to Rheinmetall - one seriously, another moderately and four with light injuries.

A Rheinmetall subsidiary manufactures powder for military and civilian applications at the Javali Viejo site, which employs 427 people.

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"The production facilities have not been damaged by the incident and no production losses are expected," it added.

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