Thirteen people were killed in a blast during the disposal of expired military ammunition in West Java on Monday, according to army officials. The victims included nine civilians and four military personnel, Reuters reported.

According to military spokespersons, the explosion occurred when the disposal was being completed, and an investigation is ongoing. Officials are also investigating why civilians were permitted near the site, which is frequently used for such operations.

Locals regularly assemble nearby to gather scrap materials left over from detonations. To reduce future risk, the area has been evacuated, according to Reuters.

This is the second such occurrence in less than a year; a similar explosion occurred in March 2024 at a military depot outside Jakarta.