Explosion at steel plant in western Turkey leaves 3 dead and 10 missing

As of November 9, 2026, an explosion at the Habas Demir Celik steel factory in Aliaga, about 60 kilometers north of Izmir, Turkey, has killed six people and injured around a dozen more. Initial reports from the governor's office indicated three deaths, but this was later updated as two more individuals died among those initially reported missing or injured. The blast also left ten workers missing under the rubble.

The explosion occurred when an overhead crane collapsed into an industrial furnace during the liquid steel casting process at approximately noon local time (0900 GMT). Rescue efforts were ongoing to reach those trapped by the debris, with footage showing large plumes of smoke and flames enveloping parts of the plant. The incident highlights the dangers inherent in heavy industrial operations and underscores the urgent need for enhanced safety measures in such facilities.