The lifeless body of the worker sought missing in the factory explosion was found

A huge explosion occurred at the HABAŞ Iron and Steel Factory operating in Aliağa district, at around 11.46 on November 9, as a result of the ceiling crane falling and the falling materials hitting the natural gas line while boiler replacement work was being carried out. In the explosion, 18 workers lost their lives and 14 workers were injured. 9 of the 11 suspects who were detained and referred to the courthouse within the scope of the investigation carried out by the Aliağa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office were arrested, and it was decided to impose judicial control measures in the form of house arrest against HABAŞ Chairman Mehmet Rüştü Başaran and one suspect.

The lifeless body of Barış Güney, who was sought missing in the rubble of the factory where the explosion occurred, was also found. As a result of the DNA examination carried out at the Izmir Forensic Medicine Institute, it was confirmed that the body belonged to Güney. Thus, the number of people killed in the explosion increased to 19. Search and rescue efforts at the factory have been terminated.