Colt CZ says small explosion at plant injured two people (updated)
23/09/2026 12:39
UPDATE 1-Colt CZ says small explosion at plant injured two people Updates throughout with company comment
PRAGUE, Sept 23 (Reuters) - A minor explosion injured two people at a plant run by Czech firearm and ammunition manufacturer Colt CZ Group's COLT.PR Sellier & Bellot unit, Colt CZ said on Wednesday, adding the impact on production was marginal.
Colt CZ said it was investigating the incident that took place in an isolated area of the factory where primers are inserted into cartridge cases.
Colt CZ added one of the injured had been discharged from hospital. It did not give details on the condition of the other person.
(Reporting by Jan Lopatka and Jason Hovet; editing by Barbara Lewis)
((jan.lopatka@thomsonreuters.com; +420 234 721 614; Reuters Messaging: jan.lopatka.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net/))
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