At least 12 people were injured. A warehouse in a port in Türkiye exploded. Türkiye | warehouse | grain bureau
According to comprehensive foreign media reports, at least 12 people were injured in an explosion at the port of Delinger in western Türkiye on the 7th local time.
On the 7th local time, an explosion occurred in the port of Delinger in western Türkiye.
According to reports, the explosion occurred around 2:40 pm on the same day, and huge smoke and dust subsequently rose from the scene. The explosion site was close to the granary of the Türkiye Food Commission, and the relevant departments quickly took emergency measures.
The report stated that the explosion was extremely powerful, and the sound of the explosion echoed in local towns. The local government and emergency departments are conducting investigations to determine the cause of the explosion.
According to the news, the explosion injured 12 people, of which 3 were seriously injured and have all been taken to the hospital.
Regarding the cause of the explosion, Governor Yavuz of Kojaeli Province stated, "The initial assessment indicated that the explosion was caused by the compression of wheat dust during the transfer of wheat from the ship to the silo."
In addition, Türkiye's transportation department said that no ships were affected.