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Turkey detains 6 after steel plant blast kills 17 near Izmir

A massive explosion at the Habas steel factory in Aliaga, Izmir, killed 17 workers and prompted the detention of six individuals. The blast, felt like an earthquake, highlights industrial safety failures in Turkey's heavy industry. The incident raises questions about regulatory enforcement and corporate liability, with investigations ongoing.

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South China Morning Postabout 2 hours agoTRengCredibility 23%View source

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Mosaic Score5.1
Model confidence0.7
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.2

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IzmirAliaga

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Turkeycountry
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