Explosion rocks weapons factory in Wales run by largest military contractor in Europe
AN explosion has rocked a weapons factory run by the largest military contractor in Europe.
Emergency services are swarming BAE Systems in South Wales after the blast in one of the ammunition factories.
The fire service confirmed the blast happened inside one of the factory’s buildings around 10.49am.
It said ambulance and police were also raced to the site.
BAE is the largest military contractor in Europe and its website says the Glascoed site employs around 500 people.
They said the blast happened in one of the ammunition factories where they fill shells.
BAE Systems told The Sun: “It’s in a very remote part of the site.
“We have confirmed that there are no injuries.”
They added in a statement: “We can confirm that there was an incident at our Glascoed facility in Wales this morning.
“Tried and tested safety protocols were immediately enacted and emergency services attended the site.
“All personnel are accounted for and our emergency response team continues to monitor the facility. We have launched a full investigation.”
South Wales Fire Rescue Service added: “At 10.49am on Wednesday 17th April, an incident occurred at the premises of BAE Systems Glascoed when an explosion occurred within a building.
“All Emergency Services are at the scene and an Incident Control Post has been set up to deal with the incident.”