16 people were killed in an explosion at a steel plant in the province of Izmir in Turkey.
According to preliminary data, the cause may be a gas leak or equipment malfunction. A fire broke out after the explosion. Ambulance and fire crews arrived at the scene. The governor of the province said that assistance was provided to the victims, and a special committee is investigating the causes of the incident.
Similar accidents occur from time to time in Turkish factories. Last year, an explosion at one of the factories in Gaziantep also killed people. The authorities check compliance with safety standards at industrial sites.