World News | Five Killed in Blast at Explosives Factory in Turkey
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. At least five workers were killed in a blast that shook an explosives factory in the Turkish city of Ankara, the defence ministry said in a statement on Saturday, according to Al Jazeera.
Ankara [Turkey], June 10 (ANI): At least five workers were killed in a blast that shook an explosives factory in the Turkish city of Ankara, the defence ministry said in a statement on Saturday, according to Al Jazeera.
The blast took place about 40 kms (25 miles) outside of Ankara, at the MKE Rocket and Explosives Factory.
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According to the state media, an inquiry into the incident has been started and injured workers were rushed to hospitals.
Some of the injured were in serious condition, reported state-run media.
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According to technical staff, there was an explosion in the factory's dynamite department as a result of a chemical experiment, Vahap Sahin, the province of Ankara's governor told reporters, Al Jazeera stated.The death toll was also confirmed by the Turkish defence ministry in a separate statement.
Further details are awaited as the investigation is underway. (ANI)
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