Disaster at the steel factory: 17 dead!

The death toll increased to 17 in the explosion that occurred as a result of the ceiling crane breaking off and falling on the natural gas line during liquid steel casting at the HABAŞ steel casting factory in Aliağa district of Izmir. 14 people were injured in the accident. Regarding the incident, President Erdoğan said in his statement, "Those who were negligent will be held accountable."

At the HABAŞ Iron and Steel factory, located in Çakmaklı District of Aliağa district of Izmir, yesterday at 11.46, during maintenance work, the ceiling crane broke and fell into the arc furnace. 17 workers lost their lives in the explosion that occurred as a result of falling pieces breaking the natural gas line.

14 workers were taken out with injuries from the section where the explosion took place, which turned into rubble. It was learned that one of the workers under treatment was in serious condition. It was learned that 8 employees lost their lives in work accidents in the same factory in the last 8 years.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, in his statement regarding the incident after the cabinet meeting held yesterday, said, "Those who are negligent will be held accountable."

6 people were detained within the scope of the investigation launched into the explosion at the factory, where search and rescue activities ended in the evening.

While 4 Public Prosecutors were assigned to investigate the issue, Minister of Internal Affairs Çiftçi said, "2 of our Chief Civil Inspectors have been assigned to shed light on all aspects of the painful incident."