Explosion at a steel factory in Turkey, killing 17 workers, injuring 12; crane collides with gas line, explosion caused by goods falling into furnace; 6 arrested

An explosion occurred in a steel factory near the city of Izmir, Turkey, on Monday. In it, 17 workers were killed, while 12 people were injured. Work was going on in the factory at the time of the accident. According to the BBC, a crane carrying a boiler hit a gas line. The goods then fell into the furnace below and there was a loud explosion. So far, 6 people have been arrested in this case. 4 pictures related to the incident... Some people may still be buried under the debris Local governor Suleyman Elban said the accident happened in the afternoon. At that time, a new boiler was being carried by the crane. He also said that some people are still suspected to be buried under the debris. The company that operates the factory issued a statement saying that the accident occurred during the scheduled maintenance work in the plant's electric arc furnace. The factory belongs to the Habas Demir Celik Company, which is one of Turkey's largest steel companies. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed the deaths in the accident after a cabinet meeting on Monday. He said that the incident was under investigation and that rescue forces were constantly engaged in relief and rescue operations. Factory accidents in Turkey are a major concern Accidents during work in Turkey have been a matter of concern for a long time. The Turkish Health and Safety Labor Watch, an independent social organization, has also called it a major problem in the country. The factory where the accident took place is located in the Aliaga area of Izmir. This area is known for its large port. The work of breaking old ships and turning them into scraps is also done here. ---------------------- also read this news... Two trains collide in Egypt, 7 dead, 125 injured: Several coaches derailed; In 25 years, there have been 9 major train accidents here Two passenger trains collided in Egypt on Sunday. The number of people who lost their lives in this accident has risen to 7. Earlier, 4 people were reported dead. At least 125 people were injured in the train accident.