Severe explosion at the factory in Izmir!

Search and rescue efforts continue at the iron and steel factory in Izmir, where the explosion killed 6 people and injured 13 people.

According to the news in AA, the fire that broke out after the explosion in the factory in Bozköy District of Aliağa district was extinguished as a result of the work of the teams.

AFAD, fire brigade and police search and rescue teams are working in the region. In addition to the teams in surrounding districts, Manisa AFAD team also supports search and rescue efforts.

Relatives of the injured people who were taken to Aliağa State Hospital continue to wait in front of the hospital. An injured person in the hospital was transferred to Izmir City Hospital by helicopter ambulance.

In the statement made by HABAŞ Aliağa Iron and Steel Factory, it was noted that a sad accident occurred during planned maintenance works carried out in one of the electric arc furnaces.

The following statements were used in the statement: "Unfortunately, we have colleagues who died and were injured as a result of the sad accident. Our emergency response teams made necessary interventions to our colleagues who were affected by the accident, and our injured were sent to the hospital."

It was stated that the necessary studies and investigations were carried out in coordination with the relevant official institutions in order to determine the causes of the accident.

Stating that he was near the factory at the time of the incident, Nuri Ali Ülker told the AA reporter that there was a big explosion.

Explaining that there was a cloud of dust and smoke after the explosion, Ülker said, "Then the fire brigade and ambulances started to arrive. The ground shook. It was very violent." he said.

Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek also said, regarding the explosion that took place in the iron and steel factory in Aliağa district of Izmir, "An investigation was urgently launched by our Menemen Chief Public Prosecutor's Office regarding the incident, and 4 of our public prosecutors were assigned." he said.

Minister Gürlek, in his statement on his social account, stated that an explosion occurred in the iron and steel factory operating in Aliağa district of Izmir.

Providing information about the investigation launched into the incident, Gürlek said:

"An investigation was immediately launched by our Menemen Chief Public Prosecutor's Office regarding the incident, and 4 public prosecutors were assigned. While investigations are being carried out at the scene by our public prosecutors and the expert committee, search and rescue efforts are continuing to reach our workers under the rubble."

Minister Gürlek expressed his condolences to those who lost their lives, his condolences to their families, relatives and colleagues, and wished recovery to the injured workers. Gürlek expressed his hope that the workers under the rubble would be rescued safely.

Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan stated that a chief inspector was appointed by the Social Security Institution to investigate the explosion that occurred in the iron and steel factory in Izmir. In his statement on his social media account, Işıkhan stated that he was deeply saddened by the explosion that occurred in an industrial facility in Aliağa, Izmir.

Expressing his condolences to those who lost their lives, condolences to their families and relatives, and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured, Işıkhan said, "Search and rescue efforts continue. Our biggest prayer is that the loss of life does not increase. A chief inspector has been appointed by our Social Security Institution to investigate the tragic incident. As the Ministry, we are following the process closely." he said.

Minister of Internal Affairs Mustafa Çiftçi said, "An explosion occurred in an Iron and Steel Factory in Aliağa, Izmir, and subsequently a fire broke out. From the first moment of the incident, all our relevant units have been continuing their search-rescue, extinguishing and intervention efforts in a coordinated manner. Our injured brothers have been sent to hospitals and their health conditions are being closely monitored. Our state is in the field with all its resources and continues its work meticulously. We are following the developments closely. We wish a speedy recovery to our injured brothers and sisters who served selflessly." I wish good luck to all our teams. May God protect our country and nation from all kinds of accidents, troubles and disasters." He made a statement.