Turkey: Steel plant explosion kills 17 in Izmir province

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An explosion at the Habaş iron and steelworks in Aliağa, western Turkey, killed 17 people and left flames and thick smoke at the site. The cause of the blast was not specified in the report.

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.