Explosion at explosives factory in Turkey: many victims, some wounded

Explosion at explosives plant in Turkey: many victims, some wounded Margarita Voloshina

An explosion occurred at an explosives factory in Balikesir, in the west of the country, in Turkey. According to local media, there are dead and injured as a result.

The situation there was commented on by Balikesir Governor Ismail Ustaoglu. This was reported by 24 Channel citing CNN Turk.

What is known about the explosion in Turkey

According to the information released, the explosion occurred in the production section of the facility where explosives are manufactured, and a fire broke out at the site. The exact cause of the incident has not yet been named. Rescuers are determining how many people are currently inside the plant.

Due to the severe fire, a number of fire brigades were sent to the scene to extinguish the fire and its aftermath. According to preliminary information, at least 12 people were killed and 3 more were injured. Ustaoglu ruled out the possibility of sabotage and said there was no risk of another explosion.

Aftermath of explosion at plant in Turkey: watch video

An explosion occurred at the ZSR explosives factory. The building was destroyed after the explosion occurred in the capsule production department of the plant. All our teams are here now, the governor said.

In turn, the head of the Koteyli district, Baki Eser, one of the villages located near the place where the explosion occurred, told Turkish media that the explosion occurred inside the plant where gunpowder capsules were made. According to him, there were many workers in the facility.

Part of the factory destroyed: watch the video

“Our friend from the village of Kavakli said that a strong shock occurred during breakfast. About 1,000 people work here. All ambulances and fire brigades in Balikesir were sent to the scene of the explosion. Ambulances are waiting in front of the factory. Hospitals are on standby,” he says.