An explosion at an ammunition and explosives manufacturing unit in north-west Turkey has killed at the least 12 folks and injured 4 others.
The blast occurred at 08:25 native time (05:25 GMT) within the capsule manufacturing part, the governor of the town of Balikesir, Ismail Ustaoglu, stated.
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya stated the trigger was not but clear, however that authorities had dominated out sabotage.
Videos from the scene confirmed a fireball erupt from the manufacturing unit, destroying a part of the constructing, adopted by plumes of darkish smoke.
Further footage from the aftermath exhibits mangled elements of metal littering the encircling space.
The explosion induced tremors all through the Köteyli township, witnesses instructed CNN Turk.
Many fireplace crews have been despatched to take care of the blaze and well being and safety items have been dispatched to the realm, officers stated.
“I want God’s mercy upon our deceased residents and a speedy restoration to our injured,” Mr Ustaoglu stated in a put up on social media
An investigation has been launched into the circumstances that led to the blast, Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc stated.
