4 Killed, 20 Injured In Natural Gas Explosion In Turkey

2024-06-30 05:15:09

(MENAFN- IANS) Istanbul, July 1 (IANS) A natural gas explosion in Turkey's western province of Izmir killed four people and injured at least 20 others.

According to a state-run TRT broadcaster, the explosion occurred at 2:43 p.m. local time at a business on the ground floor of a building in Torbali district.

TRT reported that 10 of the injured were in critical condition, and investigations by emergency teams at the scene were going on, Xinhua news agency reported.

Following the explosion, firefighting teams quickly extinguished a subsequent fire, TRT added.

Izmir Governor Suleyman Elban informed TRT that the explosion damaged 11 buildings in the vicinity.

"As a precautionary measure, the gas supply has been cut off, and the area is being evacuated. Our security forces have taken necessary actions," Elban said.

The cause of the explosion was not immediately clear.

MENAFN30062024000231011071ID1108391094

Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.