Two people feared dead after explosion at munitions depot

Firefighters are still working to extinguish a fire at a munitions depot in the village of Vrbětice in South Moravia. The fire broke out on Thursday morning, following a strong explosion. Two men are reported missing and are feared dead. Hundreds of people were evacuated from companies and a school situated in the vicinity of the depot and the whole area remains enclosed, due to risks of further explosions.

Author: Ruth Fraňková