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What will be identified as the primary cause of the Balıkesir factory explosion by end of 2025?
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Explosion at Balıkesir Explosives Factory Kills 11, Injures 7
Dec 24, 2024, 09:40 AM
An explosion at an explosives factory in the village of Kavaklı in the Karesi district of Balıkesir province in northwestern Turkey killed 11 people and injured 7 others, according to Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. The blast occurred on Tuesday at a facility producing explosives and ammunition, destroying the building and damaging nearby structures. Yerlikaya stated that among the deceased are 8 women and 3 men. Authorities have ruled out any suspicion of sabotage at this time, and an investigation into the cause of the explosion has been initiated.
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