Explosion at Factory in İzmir Torbalı: 1 Worker Killed, 7 Injured

An explosion occurred at the factory where various products such as metal powder are produced in Subaşı District of Izmir's Torbalı district, at around 10.30 yesterday, for an unknown reason.

7 workers were injured in the explosion, 3 of them seriously. Upon notice, health, fire brigade and gendarmerie teams were dispatched to the factory. The injured were taken to surrounding hospitals by ambulance and received treatment.

The moment of the explosion was also reflected on the workplace's security camera.

25-YEAR-OLD WORKER COULD NOT BE SAVED

Halid Abdül Kadir (25), one of the three seriously injured workers, could not be saved despite the intervention of doctors at the hospital where he was treated.

While the treatment of Kadir's death and the other 6 workers injured in the explosion continues, an investigation has been launched into the incident.

BUSINESS OWNER WAS ARRESTED

Torbalı Chief Public Prosecutor's Office announced that the business owner, A.Ç., was detained within the scope of the investigation into the explosion in which 1 worker died.

A.Ç., who was referred to the courthouse after his procedures at the police station, was arrested by the court.

Investigations to determine the cause of the explosion are continuing.