A high magnitude explosion has ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkiye, killing 12 people and injuring 4 others.
Report say the explosion occurred at the factory in the village of Kavakli in Balikesir province.
Aljazeera media network report showing footage broadcast on local media showed shards of glass and metal scattered outside the plant, where ambulances stood by.
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“According to initial reports, 12 employees died while 4 others were taken to hospital with injuries as a result of the explosion,” Balikesir Governor Ismail Ustaoglu said.
An investigation was launched following the powerful explosion on Tuesday, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said, announcing the death toll.
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