6 people lost their lives in the explosion at the factory in Izmir: Condolence messages from politicians...

HABAŞ Demir Çelik A.Ş. in Aliağa district of Izmir. The number of people who lost their lives in the explosion at the facilities increased to 6.

In the latest statement made by Izmir Governorship, it was reported that a worker who was seriously injured and taken to the hospital and two people who were taken out from under the rubble lost their lives.

The following statements were included in the governor's statement:

"The developments regarding the explosion that occurred at around 12:00 on 09.11.2026 at the HABAŞ Demir Çelik A.Ş. facilities operating in Bozköy District of Aliağa district of our city are being closely followed.

In the tragic accident, 1 of our citizens, who was seriously injured and sent to the hospital, and 2 of our citizens, who were taken out from under the rubble, lost their lives. With this tragic development, the number of our citizens who lost their lives in the accident has increased to 6.

Search and rescue efforts are being carried out uninterruptedly and meticulously by the relevant teams in order to reach our citizens trapped under the rubble. It is announced to the public with respect."

Political figures published condolence messages for those who lost their lives in the explosion.

Özgür Özel: "I learned with great sadness that 3 of our workers lost their lives and 14 of our citizens were injured in the explosion that occurred in an iron and steel factory in Aliağa, Izmir. I wish God's mercy on our working brothers who lost their lives, my condolences to their families, and a speedy recovery to our injured.

I sincerely hope that our citizens trapped under the rubble will be rescued safely as soon as possible and that our losses will not increase. My condolences to Aliağa and all of Izmir.”

Müsavat Dervişoğlu: "I wish God's mercy to our workers who lost their lives in the explosion at the iron and steel factory in Aliağa, Izmir, and I wish a speedy recovery to our injured workers. It is our greatest wish that each of our workers trapped under the debris can be reached safely as soon as possible. Get well soon and offer our condolences."

Mansur Yavaş: "May God have mercy on our working brothers who lost their lives in the explosion at the iron and steel factory in Aliağa district of Izmir, I offer my condolences to their families and colleagues, and I wish a speedy recovery to our injured. We hope for good news from our workers who have not been reached yet."

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu: “May God have mercy on our citizens who lost their lives in the explosion that occurred in the carbon dioxide filling facility of HABAŞ in Aliağa district of Izmir, and I offer my condolences to their families, relatives and colleagues.

I wish a speedy recovery to our injured citizens, including those in serious condition, and hope that our employees who are trying to reach them are found safe and sound.

Preventing work accidents, protecting the right to life of employees and fully implementing occupational safety measures are a responsibility that cannot be postponed. "I hope that all aspects of the explosion will be clarified, if there are any negligences, those responsible will be revealed and the necessary precautions will be taken to prevent similar suffering from occurring again."

Ömer Çelik: "The explosion and subsequent fire in a factory in Izmir Aliağa deeply saddened us all. We wish God's mercy to our citizens who lost their lives and a speedy recovery to our injured.

All resources of our state have been mobilized. All our teams continue their work to rescue our missing brothers and sisters safely. May our Lord protect our country and nation from all kinds of accidents and troubles.”

Numan Kurtulmuş: “May God have mercy on our citizens who lost their lives in the explosion and subsequent fire in an iron and steel factory in Aliağa district of Izmir, my condolences to their families and relatives, and I wish a speedy recovery to our injured.

I convey my best wishes to all our citizens affected by this tragic incident. May God protect our country and nation from all kinds of accidents and disasters.”

Murat Emir: “May God have mercy on our citizens who lost their lives in the explosion and subsequent fire in an iron and steel factory in Aliağa district of Izmir, my condolences to their families and relatives, and I wish a speedy recovery to our injured.

I convey my best wishes to all our citizens affected by this tragic incident. May God protect our country and nation from all kinds of accidents and disasters.”

Cemil Tugay: “The explosion that occurred in an iron and steel factory in our Aliağa district broke our hearts.

Our Izmir Metropolitan Municipality fire and rescue teams immediately reached the scene and extinguished the fire, and all our teams continue their work to remove the collapsed platform.

Unfortunately, we received preliminary information that there were many casualties and injuries among our citizens working in the factory. The exact number of casualties and injured people will become clear once the debris is removed.

May God have mercy on our citizens who lost their lives in the accident; I offer my condolences and patience to their families and relatives and wish a speedy recovery to our injured.

We are following the developments closely, and our greatest wish is that the number of deaths will not increase. Get well soon to Izmir. “May God protect us from the worst.”