12 Killed In Blast At Turkey Explosives Factory

An explosion at an explosives factory in Turkiye killed 12 people and injured four. The cause of the explosion is being investigated. Officials have so far ruled out sabotage.

By : ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 24 Dec 2024 06:03 PM (IST)

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A massive blast at an explosives factory in Turkiye on Tuesday killed at least 12 people. As many as four people were injured in the incident. Turkiye Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya was quoted as saying by news agency Reuters that a probe had been ordered to find out the cause of the explosion.

Officials have dismissed the possibility of sabotage, as reported by CNN Turk.

The blast caused the collapse of a building, the government confirmed. Expressing his grief, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shared his condolences on the social media platform X.

"I am deeply saddened by the loss of 12 of our brothers," he wrote. "May God grant mercy to the deceased, patience to their loved ones, and a swift recovery to the injured. My heartfelt condolences to Balikesir and our nation."

Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc also addressed the incident on X, saying that a specialised team of experts in chemical, mechanical, occupational safety, and geophysical engineering, has been tasked with investigating the cause of the explosion. Authorities are continuing efforts to verify the number of individuals present in the building when the incident occurred, CNN Turk reported.

Published at : 24 Dec 2024 06:01 PM (IST)
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