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17 Jun 2024 | 03:19 PM UTC

Czech Republic: Ammunition explodes in military training area in Libava, Olomouc Region, June 17 /update 1

Ammunition explodes injuring several people in military training area in Libava, Czech Republic, June 17; one dead, seven injuries.

Informational

Emergency services are responding to an explosion at Libava's military training grounds in the Olomouc Region on June 17. Military Police have secured the area as investigations are ongoing. Authorities confirm one death and at least seven injuries following the explosion. All casualties were reportedly military personnel except for one injured civilian employee. No confirmed information was issued concerning the nature of the explosion.

Localized disruptions will likely continue as emergency services and military law enforcement officers are deployed in the area.

Avoid the incident site until officials issue the all-clear. Heed all official transport and security advisories.