An explosion occurred at the Rheinmetall military factory in Spain, resulting in several injuries.

An explosion occurred at the Rheinmetall military factory in Spain on January 30. Six individuals were injured.

This was reported by RBK-Ukraine citing EFE.

According to the publication, six workers aged between 30 and 52 sustained injuries, one of whom was seriously hurt, due to the explosion at the warehouse of the German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall in the Chavalí-Viejo area.

"An accident occurred around 16:20," the journalists note.

It is known that three ambulances transported a 30-year-old man and another 42-year-old man with burns to the Virgen de la Arrixaca hospital in El Palmar, while a 40-year-old man with bruises and another 42-year-old man who suffered smoke inhalation were taken to Morales Meseguer in Murcia.

A 52-year-old man has a head injury, and another 41-year-old man received assistance for injuries at the accident site. The Institute of Occupational Safety is currently conducting an investigation at the scene.

What is Rheinmetall known for

Rheinmetall is a German conglomerate established on April 13, 1889. It is one of the largest manufacturers of military equipment and armaments in Germany and Europe.

The conglomerate primarily focuses on the production of military technology, weaponry, and automotive components. As reported, Rheinmetall will build a total of four arms manufacturing plants in Ukraine. One of them is already operational.

In particular, Rheinmetall has received a contract to construct a shell manufacturing plant in Ukraine. Additionally, "Ukroboronprom" and Rheinmetall have opened the first workshop for the repair and production of armored vehicles in Ukraine.