Explosive Factory Blast in Turkey: According to Reuters, Turkey’s Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya stated, ‘There was a large explosion in an explosives manufacturing unit in the north-western area of Turkey on Tuesday (December 24). About 12 people have been killed and 4 have been critically injured in this blast. He stated, ‘Investigation has been began in the matter.’
CNN Turk has shared photos of fireplace and smoke rising from the manufacturing unit on the time of the explosion. At the identical time, in a video, the construction of the manufacturing unit was seen scattered after it collapsed after the explosion.
Explosion in Kavakli village of Balikesir province of Türkiye
According to Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency, the explosion occurred in the morning of Tuesday (December 23) at a army explosives manufacturing unit positioned in Kavakli village in Balıkesir province of northwestern Turkey. CNN Turk quoted the native governor as saying that there isn’t a suspicion of any foul play in the incident.
Explosion at armament manufacturing unit in Turkey kills no less than 12 people
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Health and security personnel despatched after the explosion
Türkiye’s Government Communications Directorate stated that after a large explosion in the manufacturing unit, a number of hearth brigade groups and safety personnel had been despatched to the spot to extinguish the fireplace. At the identical time, investigation has additionally been began in the matter.
According to CNN Turk report, authorities have began an investigation to verify what number of people had been in the manufacturing unit constructing on the time of the explosion.
Turkish President expressed condolences
After the blast at an explosives manufacturing unit in Turkey, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed condolences to these killed in the accident on the social media platform X. He stated, “I am deeply saddened by the death of our 12 brothers. My condolences are with Balikesir and the countrymen.”
He additional stated, “I pray to God that the souls of my deceased brothers rest in peace. I express my condolences to their families and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.”
At the identical time, Turkish Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunç stated on Twitter, ‘A committee of specialists has been shaped to seek out out the reason for the explosion in the manufacturing unit. In which chemical, mechanical, occupational security and geophysical engineers have been included.
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