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04 May 2022 | 04:59 PM UTC

Tunisia: Explosion at cement factory in Feriana leaves 12 people injured May 4

Factory explosion injures 12 people in Feriana, Tunisia, May 4. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.

Informational

Event

An explosion at a cement factory in Feriana in Tunisia's Kasserine Governorate injured 12 people May 4. The exact cause of the blast is unclear. Officials are investigating the incident.

Authorities will likely maintain heightened security in the area over the coming hours. Some localized transport and business disruptions are possible through the evening of May 4.

Advice

Plan accordingly for ground travel disruptions near the incident site; seek alternative routes to circumvent the affected area May 4.