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Blast at Turkish ammunition factory kills 11 people
December 24, 2024
Article Body TextIstanbul — <p>An explosion at an ammunition factory in northwest Turkey left 11 dead and five injured Tuesday morning.</p> <p>The blast occurred in Balikesir province, according to the state-run Anadolu Agency. The factory is in a rural area away from population centers.</p> <p>Balikesir Governor Ismail Ustaoglu said the explosion collapsed the capsule production building and the surrounding buildings had minor damage. “The explosion was due to a technical issue. There is no possibility of sabotage,” he added.</p> <p>Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc wrote on social media platform X that public prosecutors have been assigned to investigate the cause.</p>
Content TypeText
LanguageEnglish
NewsML Media TopicsArts, Culture, Entertainment and Media
Subtitles / Dubbing AvailableNo
NetworkVOA
Embargo DateDecember 24, 2024 12:03 EST
BylineAssociated Press
Brand / Language ServiceVoice of America - English
