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Manisa gas plant explosion kills two workers
An explosion and subsequent fire occurred at the Kavas Oksijen Dolum facility in the Salihli district of Manisa. The incident, which took place in the industrial site, resulted in the deaths of two workers, including identified employee Servet Ekiz.
Manisa Governor Vahdettin Özkan visited the site to oversee the response. While two other individuals were injured and transported to Salihli State Hospital, officials noted they were not in critical condition. Emergency teams, including fire departments, AFAD, and police, worked to control the blaze and manage potential gas leaks. A technical and legal investigation into the cause of the explosion is currently underway under the coordination of the public prosecutor.
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Aslı Kara · Balıkesir · Bilge K. · Darıca · Karaman · Karesi · Kavas Oksijen Dolum · Kavas Oksijen Dolum Tesisi · Kocaeli · Kocaeli Şehir Hastanesi · Kocaeli Şehir Hastanesi · Manisa
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- [● 7 SOURCES] An explosion and fire occurred at the Kavas Oksijen Dolum facility in Salihli, Manisa. epochtimestr.com · www.tr724.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Two people died in the explosion and fire at the facility. epochtimestr.com · www.tr724.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The fire has been brought under control by firefighting teams. epochtimestr.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Two other individuals were injured and taken to the hospital for treatment. epochtimestr.com · www.tr724.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] One of the deceased has been identified as worker Servet Ekiz. www.tr724.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Manisa Governor Vahdettin Özkan visited the site of the explosion and fire. epochtimestr.com · www.tr724.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The fire at the facility was brought under control by firefighting teams. epochtimestr.com · www.tr724.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The deceased individuals were identified as worker Servet Ekiz and one other person whose identity was pending. www.tr724.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The explosion and fire caused damage to the facility and three automobiles. epochtimestr.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Two people were injured in the explosion and taken to Salihli State Hospital. epochtimestr.com · www.tr724.com