Istanbul [Turkey], June 11: Five workers have been killed in a blast at an explosives factory in the Turkish capital Ankara, the defence ministry said on Saturday.
According to the initial findings, the explosion was caused by a chemical reaction, said VasipSahin, governor of the capital region.
The public prosecutor's office is still investigating, however.The blast caused a fire to break out, broadcaster NTV reported.
The factory produces grenades and explosives for the interior and defence ministries. Chemicals are also produced for use in dynamite, for example.
Source: Qatar Tribune
