At least one killed in explosion at Czech arms factory

An explosion at an arms factory in Central Bohemia on Monday has claimed the life of at least one person. The fire service said the incident happened at the Sellier and Bellot factory at Vlašim when powder used for making arms exploded. More may be injured or dead at the scene, the fire service say. Unofficial reports said at least three people were unaccounted for. The company has an almost 200 year tradition in the town.