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Blast at Turkish ammunition factory kills 11 people


A firefighters works on the scene after a blast at an ammunition factory in Balikesir province, Turkey, Dec. 24, 2024. (Ihlas News Agency via Reuters)
A firefighters works on the scene after a blast at an ammunition factory in Balikesir province, Turkey, Dec. 24, 2024. (Ihlas News Agency via Reuters)

An explosion at an ammunition factory in northwest Turkey left 11 dead and five injured Tuesday morning.

The blast occurred in Balikesir province, according to the state-run Anadolu Agency. The factory is in a rural area away from population centers.

Balikesir Governor Ismail Ustaoglu said the explosion collapsed the capsule production building and the surrounding buildings had minor damage. β€œThe explosion was due to a technical issue. There is no possibility of sabotage,” he added.

Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc wrote on social media platform X that public prosecutors have been assigned to investigate the cause.

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