Saudi Defense Ministry: No Injuries in Accidental Blast Near Kharj City

Gulf

July 14th, 7:42am

Asharq Al-Awsat

The Saudi Defense Ministry says no one was injured in the accident. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Saudi Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday that an accidental explosion took place near the city of al-Kharj. Ministry spokesman Brigadier General Turki al-Malki said the blast went off in a square outside the city that is used for the collection and disposal of ammunitions that are no longer suitable for use. No one was injured in the incident and authorities are following up on it.

from Asharq AL-awsat https://english.aawsat.com/home/article/3079516/saudi-defense-ministry-no-injuries-accidental-blast-near-kharj-city