A blast at a Turkish ammunition factory kills at least 12 people
ISTANBUL (AP) — An explosion at an ammunition factory in northwest Turkey left at least 12 dead and five injured Tuesday morning.
The blast occurred in Balikesir province, according to the state-run Anadolu Agency. The factory is in a rural area away from population centers.
Balikesir Governor Ismail Ustaoglu said the explosion collapsed the capsule production building and the surrounding buildings had minor damage. “The explosion was due to a technical issue. There is no possibility of sabotage,” he added.
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