An explosion took place on Thursday at the Krak military firing range in central Sweden, causing seven people to be injured. According to the Swedish public broadcaster SVT, five of those injured were in intensive care following the incident. Emergency services were dispatched to the location after reports of the explosion reached authorities.
Aftonbladet, a Swedish newspaper, reported that the explosion occurred during the process of clearing "unexploded old ammunition," a common practice at military sites to remove hazardous materials left over from past conflicts or training exercises. However, the Swedish military has not officially confirmed this account.
Mikael Agren, a spokesperson for the Swedish armed forces, told the French news agency AFP that an accident occurred at the Krak firing range shortly after 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. While he confirmed the timing and location of the incident, he did not provide further details about what exactly happened.
The Swedish police have categorized the incident as a work-related accident, indicating that it occurred in the context of occupational activity. As investigations continue, more information may emerge about the cause and circumstances of the explosion.
Explosion at Swedish Military Firing Range Injures Seven
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