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- 10.11.2026 10:07:00
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On November 9, a strong explosion occurred at the HABAŞ Demir Çelik AŞ metallurgical plant in Aliaga district, Izmir province, Turkey. As a result, 16 people died, 13 people were injured. Two of them are in serious condition.
According to the local administration, during the pouring of steel, the tap broke off and fell into the industrial furnace. This caused an explosion and a fire. Rescuers conducted a search in the factory area. It is not yet known if there are any other people under the rubble.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that the investigation into the incident had been closed.
