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An explosion at the HABAŞ plant in the Aliaga district of Izmir province occurred during furnace replacement work: an overhead crane collapsed, materials fell into the arc furnace and damaged a natural gas line. President Erdogan reported 16 dead and 13 injured, two in serious condition. Judicial and administrative investigations have been launched.
Aziz KarimovAn explosion and fire at the HABAS plant in Aliağa near Izmir killed 10 workers, four are considered missing under the rubble, and 15 were injured. The explosion occurred when a crane fell into a furnace during steel pouring. The opposition and trade unions blamed the authorities.
Aziz KarimovOn November 9, 2026, an explosion and fire occurred at the HABAŞ Demir-Çelik metallurgical plant in the Aliağa district of İzmir province. The casualty figures were revised several times during the day: from one dead in the morning to 16 dead and 13 injured according to President Erdoğan's statement in the evening.
Otabek Yusupov
