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A blast at a Turkish armament factory kills at least 12 people
Original Publication Date: December 23, 2024 11:52PM
Publication Updated: April 11, 2025 3:52AM
ISTANBUL (AP) — An explosion at an armament factory in northwest Turkey left at least 12 dead and four injured Tuesday morning.
The blast occurred in the capsule production facility of the factory located in the province of Balikesir, according to the state-run Anadolu Agency.
Balikesir Governor Ismail Ustaoglu said the explosion collapsed the capsule production building and that the surrounding buildings sustained minor damage.
Authorities have opened an investigation.
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