1 killed in blast at British military hardware factory

LONDON, Aug. 10 (Xinhua) -- One person was killed and one seriously injured in an explosion in a military hardware factory in Salisbury in southern England late Friday, police said.

The blast occurred at the factory north of Wiltshire City shortly before 17:00 (1600 GMT), police said.

The factory produces hardware to protect military ships and aircraft from incoming fire.

There was no immediate information about the cause of the explosion. The casualties have not been named yet.

Police said a joint investigation will be conducted with the Health and Safety Executive, the organization responsible for workplace safety.