Breaking news... Factory disaster in Izmir! The identity of the missing worker was determined, the death toll increased to 18
The body of the last worker missing in the explosion was found, the number of detainees increased to 11
Quick Look
- 18 workers lost their lives in the explosion that occurred at the HABAŞ Iron and Steel Factory in Aliağa district of Izmir.
- The body of the last missing worker was also found.
- The number of detentions increased to 11.
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Why It Matters
An explosion occurred at the HABAŞ Iron and Steel Factory in Aliağa district of Izmir. 18 workers lost their lives in the explosion. The body of the last missing worker was found as a result of the work that continued during the day. The number of detentions increased to 11.
An explosion occurred at noon yesterday at the HABAŞ Iron and Steel Factory on the Yeni Foça road in Aliağa district of Izmir. While the dead bodies of 17 workers were found after the explosion, Deputy Minister of Justice Can Tuncay stated that one worker was missing in his statement at noon today.
As a result of the work that continued during the day, the dead body of the missing worker was found.
It was determined that the worker who lost his life was Güner Gökçe. Thus, the number of workers who lost their lives in the explosion increased to 18.
It was learned that Gökçe's funeral will be buried tomorrow in the Paşalı Village Cemetery in Şenkaya district of his hometown, Erzurum.
THE NUMBER OF DETENTIONS INCREASED TO 11
On the other hand, the number of detentions related to the factory explosion in Izmir, in which 17 people lost their lives, increased to 11.
On the other hand, 57-year-old Abdulkadir Kınacı, one of those who lost their lives in the explosion at the HABAŞ Iron and Steel Factory in Aliağa district of Izmir, was buried with tears. It was learned that Kınacı, who was buried at a funeral ceremony attended by the Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan, started working 4 days ago.
A funeral ceremony was held at Çınarlıdere Mosque in Yahşelli District of Menemen district for Abdülkadir Kınacı (57), a married father of three children, who was one of the workers who lost his life in the explosion at the Iron and Steel factory in Aliağa district of Izmir.
After the afternoon prayer, Abdülkadir Kınacı's body was carried by the protocol members who attended the funeral, especially Minister Işıkhan. Abdülkadir Kınacı's body was taken to Çınarlıdere Cemetery to be buried.
HE STARTED WORKING IN THE FACTORY 4 DAYS AGO
It was learned that Abdülkadir Kınacı, who lost his life in the explosion, retired from a cotton factory and started working in the factory where the explosion occurred 4 days ago.
Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan, AK Party General Secretary and İzmir Deputy Kadir Eyyüp İnan, İzmir Governor Süleyman Elban, former Minister of Youth and Sports, AK Party İzmir Deputy Dr. attended the funeral. Mehmet Muharrem Kasapoğlu, MPs, mayors, relatives and citizens attended.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
A legal investigation will be launched due to the explosion and an indictment will be prepared against the detained people.
Very likely · Within weeks
Work safety regulations will be reviewed and restrictions may be imposed on factory operations.
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What caused the explosion?
- Who are the 11 people detained and what is their relationship with the explosion?
- Were factory security measures sufficient?
