Disaster · Aliaga, Izmir, Turkey · November 9, 2026

Steel plant explosion near Izmir kills 17

Reported by 6 outlets · first reported Nov 9, 2:58 PM ET

An explosion at the Habas iron and steel plant in Aliaga killed 17 people and injured 12. Erdogan announced an investigation after a crane reportedly collapsed into a furnace. Workers and opposition critics question site safety.

Why it matters

It renews concern over industrial safety in Turkey.

Background

Turkey has had several deadly industrial accidents.

The story so far

1. Nov 9Steel plant explosion near Izmir kills 17
2. Nov 10Steel plant explosion in Izmir province kills 17

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Sources

• Euronews ↗Nov 9, 5:02 PM ET
• BBC News ↗Nov 9, 3:42 PM ET
• Al Jazeera ↗Nov 9, 2:58 PM ET

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