German police: suspicious object on rail tracks did not contain explosives

Key facts

• A suspicious object on rail tracks in Treuchtlingen, Germany, did not contain explosives.
• Buildings near the Treuchtlingen rail tracks were evacuated.
• An explosion occurred at a munitions factory near Colleferro, Italy.
• The munitions factory is operated by KNDS Ammo Italy.
• Firefighters were responding to a fire at the factory when the explosion happened.
• The extent of casualties at the Italian factory is being assessed.

German police confirmed on Thursday that a suspicious object discovered on rail tracks in Treuchtlingen did not contain explosives. The object's presence led to the evacuation of nearby buildings to ensure the safe removal of the item.

Separately, a large explosion took place at a munitions factory located near Colleferro, Italy. The factory is operated by KNDS Ammo Italy. Firefighters were already on the scene, responding to a fire at the facility, when the blast occurred. The full extent of casualties among workers is still being assessed.