JAKARTA, July 16 (Xinhua) -- One soldier was killed and six others injured in an explosion at an Indonesian Army ammunition depot in Madiun regency, East Java province, on Thursday, the Army said.
Army Information Service Chief Brig. Gen. Donny Pramono told a press conference that the explosion occurred while personnel were inspecting the facility.
"The incident occurred while personnel were conducting an inspection at the depot. One soldier was killed, four sustained serious injuries and two suffered minor injuries," Pramono said.
The victims were immediately evacuated to hospital for medical treatment, he added.
The blast occurred at the Central Ammunition Depot II of the Army Equipment Center in Saradan district. Authorities secured the surrounding area following the explosion.
"We are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the sequence of events and the cause of the incident," Pramono said. ■
