Explosion at an iron and steel factory in Aliağa, İzmir: 16 workers lost their lives
An explosion that occurred during liquid steel casting at an iron and steel factory in the Aliağa district of İzmir has resulted in the deaths of 16 workers and left 13 others injured.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that an explosion occurred during liquid steel casting at an iron and steel factory operating in the Aliağa district of İzmir. Speaking after the Cabinet Meeting, Erdoğan announced that 16 workers lost their lives in the incident and a total of 13 people were injured, 2 of whom are in critical condition.
It was reported that Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar and Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan have arrived at the scene. President Erdoğan stated that judicial and administrative investigations have been launched into the incident.
Sources
- sabah.com.tr · Link