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Turkey: Steel plant explosion kills 17 in Izmir province

· euronews.com · popularity 14/100 · 0 similar stories today · Disasters, Accidents & Emergencies (Disasters & Weather)

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Summary

A devastating explosion at the Habaş iron and steelworks in Aliağa, in western Turkey has killed 17 people. Witnesses described an earthquake-like blast, while footage shows flames, thick smoke and distressed relatives outside the factory.

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