Powerful explosions have struck an army depot near Albania's capital, Tirana, injuring at least 150 people.
Powerful explosions have struck an army depot near Albania's capital, Tirana, injuring at least 150 people.
Ammunition stored at the base exploded for about two hours, shattering windows at the nearby Mother Teresa airport.
Ammunition stored at the base exploded for about two hours, shattering windows at the nearby Mother Teresa airport.
Fatalities are feared. Children are among those being treated in hospital, health officials say.
Fatalities are feared. Children are among those being treated in hospital, health officials say.
Prime Minister Sali Berisha described the situation as "serious", and said the explosions probably occurred as ammunition was being dismantled.
Prime Minister Sali Berisha described the situation as "serious", and said the explosions probably occurred as ammunition was being dismantled.
He said helicopters had been sent to the scene, some 12km (seven miles) north of Tirana, to evacuate residents.
He said helicopters had been sent to the scene, some 12km (seven miles) north of Tirana, to evacuate residents.
The blast was heard more than 50km (30 miles) away.
More than 60 people - including some US nationals - were at the base when the incident happened, the prime minister's spokeswoman, Juela Mecani, told Reuters news agency. "We fear the worst," she said.
The blast was heard in the town of Durres more than 20km (12 miles) away.
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