Six killed in Turkish steel plant explosion near Izmir
At least six workers died and eight remain missing following a powerful explosion and fire at a steel factory in western Turkey.
An explosion and subsequent fire at the Habaş steel plant in Aliağa, near Izmir in western Turkey, has left six workers dead and several others injured. Emergency crews and search teams were dispatched to the facility in the Bozköy district following the incident, which occurred around midday local time.
Rescue workers are searching for eight missing employees believed to be trapped beneath the rubble. Local officials confirmed the fatalities, though minor discrepancies remain regarding the total injured, with reports indicating between 13 and 14 casualties, including at least two in critical condition. Firefighters continue working to secure the site.
Sources: Danas, Beta