Turkey: steel plant blast in Aliaga kills 16, with 13 injured
An explosion and fire hit a steelworks in Aliaga, Izmir province, on Monday 9 November 2026. President Erdogan said 16 people died and 13 were injured.
Author: Thames Compass editorial teamPublished: 2 min read
On Monday 9 November 2026, an explosion and fire occurred at a steelworks in the town of Aliaga in Izmir province, western Turkey. According to the latest figures, at least 16 people were killed.
Casualties
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a statement after a cabinet meeting that 16 people had died and 13 were injured, two of them seriously. Earlier on Monday, media had reported six deaths, so the toll rose considerably during the day.
As reported by the BBC, eyewitnesses said the blast shook the ground, and one believed an earthquake had struck near the Habas Demir Celik plant.
Cause and investigation
According to Turkish authorities, the explosion happened around midday local time. During the casting of liquid steel, a crane reportedly fell into a furnace. Five people have been detained in connection with the blast, broadcaster NTV reported.
Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci said earlier that all relevant services had been carrying out coordinated search-and-rescue operations and fighting the fire from the outset.
The circumstances of the accident have not yet been fully explained, and the number of victims could still change.
What this means for you
The sources do not say that any foreign nationals were among the casualties, or that the incident affects travel to Turkey. Anyone planning a trip to Izmir province should follow updates from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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