Politics Investigation launched after defence factory explosion By Press Association April 17, 2024, 3:02 pm A display of munitions produced at BAE Systems in Glascoed, South Wales (PA) Get a weekly round-up of stories from The Sunday Post: Thank you for signing up to our Sunday Post newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up An investigation has been launched following an explosion at a factory belonging to Britain’s biggest defence firm. BAE Systems said the incident occurred at its site in Glascoed, Monmouthshire, South Wales, on Wednesday morning. A company spokeswoman said no-one had been injured and everyone had been accounted for. “We can confirm that there was an incident at our Glascoed facility in Wales this morning,” she said. “Tried and tested safety protocols were immediately enacted and emergency services attended the site. “All personnel are accounted for and there were no injuries. “Our emergency response team continue to monitor the facility and a full investigation has been launched.” Enjoy the convenience of having The Sunday Post delivered as a digital ePaper straight to your smartphone, tablet or computer. Subscribe for only £5.49 a month and enjoy all the benefits of the printed paper as a digital replica. Subscribe More from The Sunday Post Iranian President and foreign minister found dead at helicopter crash site Official says rescuers see helicopter that was carrying Iran’s president Betrayed: Mother lost baby after suffering from pre-eclampsia as test that could have saved him still not being offered a year on from its launch Helicopter carrying Iran’s president apparently crashes in mountainous region