A Turkey steel plant explosion killed 10 people and injured 15 others on Monday at an iron and steel facility in Aliaga, in Izmir province, western Turkey, according to the Associated Press.
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Four workers were still missing after the incident, prompting emergency crews to continue searching the affected industrial site. Two of the injured people were reported to be in critical condition.
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The explosion occurred at the HABAS iron and steel plant, where officials said an overhead crane fell into a furnace during the casting of liquid steel. The incident reportedly happened around midday, setting off a fire that required an emergency response.
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Television footage showed flames and a tall column of smoke rising from the facility. Witnesses described a powerful blast that shook the surrounding area.
The plant is located in Aliaga, a port city known for its industrial operations and shipbreaking activities. The company, established in 1987, says its production capacity reaches millions of tonnes of steel annually.
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Investigation Begins as Search for Missing Workers Continues
Authorities launched an investigation into the Turkey steel plant explosion to determine the circumstances that led to the blast.
The governor’s office said rescue workers were searching through the affected area, with officials warning that the final casualty figures could change after the debris had been cleared.
Four public prosecutors were reportedly assigned to the case as investigators began examining the incident.
Industrial accidents involving furnaces and heavy machinery can expose workers to serious hazards, making the investigation important for establishing whether equipment failure, operational conditions or other factors contributed to the disaster. However, officials had not established a definitive cause at the time of reporting.
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The immediate priority remained locating the missing workers, treating the injured and securing the affected facility.
The incident has renewed attention on industrial workplace safety and the risks associated with high-temperature steel production. Further details are expected as investigators examine the site and authorities release additional information.
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