An explosion occurred at an explosives manufacturing plant in Turkey, resulting in the deaths of 12 individuals.

This is reported by CNN Turk.

According to the governor of Balıkesir, İsmail Ustaoglu, the likelihood of a terrorist act and a subsequent explosion has already been ruled out. However, the reasons for the incident remain unknown.

He notes that the explosion occurred in a production area where 15 people were working, not in the main building of the factory. Part of the building has collapsed.

Due to the fire that broke out after the explosion, many firefighting teams and medical personnel were dispatched to the scene.

Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç announced that an investigation into the explosion has been initiated.

According to local media, the factory specialized in the production of ammunition for small arms. It had been operational since 2014.