Fatality recorded in blast and blaze at Polish weapons plant
In an instant, tragedy struck at a Polish weapons factory as one person lost their life in a fiery explosion. The fatality is a 59-year-old employed by this establishment, as police spokesperson communicated to TVN24. Sparked within one of Mesko's warehouse structures located in Skarzysko-Kamienna, flames have been successfully quenched by the on-site fire department. The events transpiring remain under investigation.
Elzbieta Sreniawska, Mesko's factory director, shares with "Onet.pl" that an explosion occurred in the rocket propellant center, newly opened a few years ago. Casualties incurred include one death and another person sustaining injuries. Reports suggest emergency medical aid via rescue helicopter will be dispatched to the incident location.
Skarzysko-Kamienna, in the Holy Cross Voivodeship, is positioned about 125 kilometers south of the capital Warsaw. Mesko, specializing in manufacturing, is renowned for producing various munitions - like anti-tank missile systems and short-range air defense systems.
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The explosion occurred at Mesko's rocket propellant center, located within their facilities in Skarzysko-Kamienna. The aftermath of the incident involved a significant fire that was extinguished by the on-site fire department. Regrettably, one employee, aged 59, lost their life due to these events.
