2023-06-10 18:20:00
Deadly explosion at dynamite factory in Turkey’s capital Causing at least 5 workers to die, many more critically injured
Foreign news agencies reported that A deadly explosion occurred at the company’s rocket and explosives factory. Chemical and Mechanical Industry (MKE) of the Government of Türkiye which is far from the capital city of Ankara Go east only 40 km on the morning of Saturday, June 10, 2023, causing 5 workers to die and many more injured.
Ankara governor Wahab Sahin said the explosion was the result of a chemical experiment at the dynamite sector. It happened at approximately 8:45 am local time. By now there were no workers trapped in the rubble.
Turkey’s defense ministry released a statement by Deputy Minister Alpaslan Cavaglioglu, saying that video footage from inside the building had been reviewed before the explosion. And no abnormalities were found until the time of the explosion. “Our workers are working normally. And suddenly there was an explosion,” said Mr Cavaglioglu.
Meanwhile, Turkish local media showed pictures of ambulances arriving at the factory. and that firefighters were dealing with small explosions that were still happening. A number of family members of the workers gathered near the scene of the accident. to wait to hear the news of a loved one
The Turkish Defense Ministry confirmed that They have started an investigation into the incident. as well as the local prosecutor’s office
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who recently won elections Received notification about the explosion from Defense Minister Yasar Güler. And also issued a statement expressing condolences to the relatives of the deceased.
MKE used to be a state-owned enterprise of the Turkish government. before becoming a corporation later Its main business is the production of military equipment for the Turkish Armed Forces and exported to more than 40 countries around the world, including ammunition for small arms and heavy weapons, artillery, aircraft bombs, mines, and other explosives. and rocket
MKE also offers civilian products such as steel, brass and electronic components.
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