A series of powerful explosions shook the Sloboda munitions factory in the Serbian town of Cacak last night, the first blast was around 1:30 a.m. and lasted until early in the morning, the Novosti newspaper reported.
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According to the latest information, detonations are still heard, but not with such intensity. However, firefighters and military police are still on the ground— B92.net in English (@b92english) June 4, 2021
At that time, there were about 60 workers in the factory, but all are in a safe place. About 30 citizens and residents were evacuated. The gas and electricity of the factory are excluded.
#cacak #freedom pic.twitter.com/Aeya1Vdbcz
– Aleksandar Djokic (@djokicaleksanda) June 4, 2021
The strongest explosion erupted at 3:20 a.m. and shook literally the entire city. Another powerful explosion followed at 3:22 p.m.
According to unofficial information, a warehouse with artillery shells was first set on fire and then the fire spread to other warehouses.
What needs to happen to wake up and cross with acacia?
Sloboda Čačak …
Or some other accident! pic.twitter.com/CW20NNzCYZ– Ljubisa Maksimovic (@maximindaja) June 4, 2021
Ambulances were sent to the scene, but they could not approach the factory for security reasons. There is an unbearable smell in the city, a Novosti reporter reported from the place.
The material damage is great, only ash will remain from the factory, the newspaper estimates.
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