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Published 20:04 IST, December 24th 2024

A Blast at a Turkish Ammunition Factory Kills 11 People

An explosion at an ammunition factory in northwest Turkey left 11 dead and five injured Tuesday morning.

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An explosion at an ammunition factory in northwest Turkiye left 11 dead and five injured Tuesday morning.

The blast occurred in Balikesir province, according to the state-run Anadolu Agency. The factory is in a rural area away from population centres.

Balikesir Governor Ismail Ustaoglu said the explosion collapsed the capsule production building and the surrounding buildings had minor damage. The explosion was due to a technical issue. There is no possibility of sabotage, he added.

Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc wrote on social media platform X that public prosecutors have been assigned to investigate the cause.

Updated 20:04 IST, December 24th 2024