Steel Plant Explosion in Western Türkiye Kills Three, Leaves 10 Missing

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Smoke rises aftermath of an explosion at the Habas iron and steel plant in Izmir.

Three people have been killed, 10 remain missing and 14 others have been injured following an explosion at an iron and steel manufacturing plant in western Türkiye on Monday, the local governor’s office said.

The blast occurred at around noon (0900 GMT) at the Habas iron and steel plant in the Aliaga district of Izmir province, according to a statement issued by the governor’s office.

Initial findings suggest the incident happened during the liquid steel casting process, when an overhead crane broke apart and fell into an arc furnace.

Footage broadcast by local television stations showed large clouds of grey dust rising above the plant following the explosion.

The injured were taken to hospitals across the region for treatment, with three of the 14 reported to be in serious condition, the statement added.

Search and rescue operations were continuing to locate 10 people believed to be trapped beneath the rubble.

Source: Reuters



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