Five killed in explosion at Turkiye factory

Ankara, June 10 An explosion at a rocket and explosives plant in Turkiye caused a building to collapse on Saturday, killing all five workers inside, an official said. The explosion occurred at around 8.45 am at the compound of the...

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Updated At : 12:28 PM Jun 11, 2023 IST

Ankara, June 10

An explosion at a rocket and explosives plant in Turkiye caused a building to collapse on Saturday, killing all five workers inside, an official said.

The explosion occurred at around 8.45 am at the compound of the state-owned Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation, on the outskirts of the capital, Ankara, Gov Vasip Sahin said.

Sahin said the explosion was likely to have been caused by a chemical reaction during the production of dynamite. Prosecutors have launched a formal investigation, he said.

Gray smoke was seen rising from the compound as ambulances and fire trucks rushed to the area, private NTV television reported. Shop and house windows in surrounding areas were shattered by the force of the blast, the report said. AP

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