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Blast at Turkish ammunition factory kills 11 people

by Associated Press

   Istanbul --

   An explosion at an ammunition factory in northwest Turkey left 11 dead
   and five injured Tuesday morning.

   The blast occurred in Balikesir province, according to the state-run
   Anadolu Agency. The factory is in a rural area away from population
   centers.

   Balikesir Governor Ismail Ustaoglu said the explosion collapsed the
   capsule production building and the surrounding buildings had minor
   damage. "The explosion was due to a technical issue. There is no
   possibility of sabotage," he added.

   Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc wrote on social media platform X that
   public prosecutors have been assigned to investigate the cause.