The bodies of 17 workers who lost their lives in the explosion in HABAŞ are in Izmir Forensic Medicine.

An explosion occurred at noon yesterday at the HABAŞ Iron and Steel Factory, operating on the Yeni Foça road in Aliağa district of Izmir.

While the fire brigade, AFAD and medical teams intervened in the fire that broke out after the explosion, the injured were taken to surrounding hospitals. According to the official statement, 17 workers lost their lives in the explosion, and 12 workers, 1 of whom was seriously injured, were receiving treatment in hospitals.

THE PAINFUL FAMILIES' WAITING BEFORE FORENSIC MEDICINE CONTINUES

Procedures at the Izmir Forensic Medicine Institute regarding the bodies of 17 workers who lost their lives in the explosion continue. While DNA matching procedures are being carried out in order to make identifications, the relatives of those who lost their lives continue to wait in front of the institution.

After the procedures are completed, the bodies are expected to be delivered to their families.

On the other hand, investigations continue within the scope of the judicial and administrative investigation initiated to determine the cause of the explosion.