Turkey steel plant blast kills at least 6; rescuers search rubble
Turkish officials said a midday explosion and fire at the HABAS iron and steel plant in Aliaga, Izmir province, killed workers and left others trapped, according to Associated Press and Reuters reports citing the governor's office.
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Explosion at steel plant in western Turkey leaves 6 dead and 8 missing
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Steel plant blast kills 3, leaves 10 missing in western Turkey
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Where they agree
- The explosion was at the HABAS plant in Aliaga, Izmir province, around noon local time.
- Officials attributed the blast to an overhead crane falling into a furnace during steel casting.
- Search and rescue was underway for people trapped under debris.