Explosion occurs at US defense plant leaving people injured

At least two people were injured, and another person went missing after an explosion at the General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems facility in Arkansas, U.S., the company said in an X post.

As noted, the employees provide necessary assistance to the first responders.

The company, however, did not specify the nature and severity of the injuries sustained by the employees. It is reported that one of the injured persons was hospitalized, and the other one was taken to another state by helicopter.