General Dynamics reports two injuries, missing person in ‘energetic incident’ at Camden facility

CAMDEN, Ark. – Two people were hurt and a third injured at the General Dynamics Ordinance and Tactical Systems facility in Camden Wednesday morning. 

A spokesperson released a statement describing the 8:15 a.m. incident as an "energetic incident" involving pyrotechnics.

The spokesperson said the company is working with first responders at the scene. They added that the company will fully cooperate with any authorities as they conduct an investigation into the incident.

According to the company, the Camden operation is an 880,000-square foot manufacturing and storage space serving as General Dynamics’ explosive load, assemble and pack facility.

Multiple types of ordinance for the United States military are produced and stored there, including the Hydra-70 2.75inch rocket, Hellfire and Javelin missiles, the Modular Artillery Charge System and various mortar munitions.

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