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Steel plant explosion in Izmir province kills 17

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Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · Day 2 · Disaster · Aliağa, Turkey

Steel plant explosion in Izmir province kills 17

An explosion at the Habaş steelworks in Aliağa killed 17 people and injured 12. Witnesses described an earthquake-like blast. The company has had earlier workplace accidents.

Why it matters: It renews concern over industrial safety in Turkey.

Sources: Euronews, BBC News via Wikipedia · See it on the globe

Monday, November 9, 2026 · Day 1 · Disaster · Aliaga, Izmir, Turkey

Steel plant explosion near Izmir kills 17

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.

Sources: Euronews, BBC News, Al Jazeera · See it on the globe

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