ISTANBUL, Nov 10 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- At least 16 people were killed and 13 others injured, including two seriously, in an explosion at a steel plant in western Türkiye on Monday, the Turkish president said, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
16 Killed, 13 Injured In Steel Plant Explosion In Western TÜrkiye - President Erdogan
Türkiye, steel plant, explosion, Izmir, Recep Tay
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At least 16 people were killed and 13 injured in a steel plant explosion in western Turkey, with investigations launched to determine the cause.
- 16 people killed and 13 injured in a steel plant explosion in Izmir.
- An investigation was launched to determine the cause and identify those responsible.
- The explosion occurred during furnace replacement work, causing a ceiling crane to collapse.
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