Death toll in Izmir plant explosion rises to 16 - UPDATED

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed the explosion at the HABAŞ Iron and Steel Plant in the Aliağa district of İzmir province during a press conference following a Cabinet meeting.

Turkish media reported on the statement, according to Operativ Media.

He stated that 16 people were killed in the incident, while 13 others were injured, two of them seriously.

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The death toll from an explosion at the HABAŞ Iron and Steel Plant in the Aliağa district of Turkey's İzmir province has reached three.

According to Operativ Media, this was reported by the İzmir Governor's Office.

It was noted that 14 people were injured, three of them seriously.

It was also reported that 10 people remained trapped under the rubble caused by the explosion.