Breaking news... The reason for the explosion in the factory in Izmir has been revealed! 3 people died, 14 were injured

In the explosion that occurred at the iron and steel factory in Izmir, 3 people died and 14 people were injured, 3 of them seriously. An explosion occurred at the iron and steel factory on Yeni Foça road in Aliağa district. After the explosion, a fire broke out in the factory. Upon notice, health and fire brigade teams were dispatched to the area. The teams continue their work in the region.

"IT WAS VERY VIOLENT"

Stating that he was near the factory at the time of the incident, Nuri Ali Ülker said 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.

STATEMENT FROM IZMIR GOVERNORSHIP

In the statement made by the Governorship of Izmir, it was stated that an explosion occurred at around 12:00 in the HABAŞ Demir Çelik AŞ facilities operating in Bozköy District.

According to initial findings, it was stated that the incident occurred as a result of the ceiling crane breaking off and falling into the arc furnace during the liquid steel casting process, and the following was noted: "According to the initial findings, 3 of our citizens lost their lives and a total of 14 citizens were injured, 3 of them seriously, in the tragic accident that occurred. Our injured citizens were referred to various hospitals in the region and received treatment.

Search and rescue efforts are being carried out uninterruptedly by the relevant teams in order to reach 10 citizens who were trapped under the rubble after the explosion. "Necessary investigations and investigations have been initiated in order to shed light on all aspects of the incident, and developments are being followed closely."

"IT'S AS IF THE EARTH'S CRUST SLIPPED UNDER US"

Deniz Ülker, one of the eyewitnesses, stated that there was a violent explosion and said, "It was as if the earth's crust shifted under us, I thought it was an earthquake. When I looked at the factory in front of us, black smoke was coming out. It literally slid underground. A fire broke out where the chimney was." he said.

Turan İlbay, on the other hand, explained that he worked as a truck driver at the factory where the explosion took place, and that the explosion occurred as he was about to leave the factory with his vehicle and said, "There was an explosion like a bomb. I pulled the car aside." he said.