Death toll rises to 16 after factory explosion in Izmir's Aliağa district
President Erdogan says 16 people died and 13 were injured in the blast, adding that an investigation into negligence is underway.
KEY POINTS
- 16 people died in the factory explosion
- 13 people were injured, two seriously
- The blast occurred in Aliağa, Izmir
- An investigation into negligence is underway
- President Erdogan offered condolences and wishes for recovery
A factory explosion in Izmir's Aliağa district killed 16 people and injured 13 others, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced after a Cabinet meeting lasting about two hours. Two of the injured were reported in serious condition.
Erdogan offered his condolences to the families of the deceased workers and wished a speedy recovery to the injured citizens. He said God's mercy be upon those who lost their lives.
“In the explosion in Izmir, 16 of our brothers and sisters lost their lives. Two are seriously injured, and 13 of our citizens were injured.”
The blast occurred in the early morning hours at one of the large facilities operating in Aliağa, a district known for its industrial production.
The President stated that an investigation into the explosion is continuing and that those responsible for any negligence will be identified.
Erdogan expressed his condolences to the grieving families and extended his wishes for healing to the wounded.
The incident has deeply affected the country, with the death toll rising to 16 following the explosion.
Authorities are continuing their work to determine the cause of the blast and establish accountability.
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