Many killed and injured on military base in Canada

According to information provided to Global News by military sources, an explosion followed by a fire occurred when, during an exercise, live ammunition accidentally hit a gas pipeline or gas depot.

At least seven people are said to have died and "dozens" were injured, according to the news company.

Wainwright is one of Canada's most active military bases, with over a thousand military personnel. There, among other things, realistic combat situations are practiced.

The fire is also reported to have spread outside the military base, due to strong winds.

At 05:40 on Sunday morning, Swedish time, the rescue effort at the base was being scaled down. At the same time, there are reports that the hospitals are overloaded with all the injured.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that an extensive fire broke out in connection with "a serious incident" and that several people were injured.

"Our thoughts go out to all the brave women and men who were affected," he writes in a post on X on the night of Sunday, Swedish time.

Few details of what happened have yet been shared. The incident was described as "tragic" by the Premier of the province of Alberta, Danielle Smith.

The text is updated.