# Turkey Steel Factory Explosion Claims 16 Lives

> Turkey steel plant explosion kills 16, probe launched by Erdogan.
- Title: Turkey Steel Factory Explosion Claims 16 Lives · ARY News
- Summary: Turkey steel plant explosion kills 16, probe launched by Erdogan. A steel factory blast in western Turkey killed 16 people and injured 13, with…
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- Source: ARY News — https://arynews.tv/turkey-steel-factory-blast-kills-16-probe-launched
- Author: AFP
- Published: 2026-11-09T18:17:20+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: turkey, steel factory, explosion, recep tayyip erdoğan, izmir, crane collapse, worker injuries, news
## Explosion at HABAS steel plant
A steel plant explosion in western Turkey killed 16 people and injured 13.
## Erdogan announces probe
President Erdogan said investigations will determine how and why the explosion happened.
## Crane collapse cause
An overhead crane collapsed into a furnace during boiler repairs, causing the explosion.
## Worker injuries and deaths
Two injured workers are in serious condition, with 11 deaths reported at HABAS over the past decade.
## Safety concerns raised
Workers' groups and left-wing groups called for accountability after multiple safety incidents.
## Key takeaway

A steel factory blast in western Turkey killed 16 people and injured 13, with investigations launched by President Erdogan.