Wednesday , December 25 2024

Five people killed, 63 injured in massive explosion at a restaurant in Turkey


Five people have died in a massive explosion in Turkey. While 63 people are injured. All the injured have been admitted to the nearest hospital. The death toll is expected to increase. The condition of many of the injured is critical. This incident took place in the western city of Izmir, Turkey. Where a tank of a restaurant exploded. Five people died instantly in this incident. More than 60 people were injured. However, after the incident, a convoy of fire brigade and police rushed to the spot.

The blast was captured on CCTV cameras installed in the restaurant. The blast was so powerful that the road was also badly damaged and the people nearby panicked due to the loud sound of the explosion. However, nearby buildings suffered only minor damage. Turkey's Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on social media that dozens of rescue workers were immediately dispatched to the scene. The governor of Izmir met the injured in the hospital. He said that 40 injured have been discharged after treatment. The rest are undergoing treatment. A team is present on the spot for relief and rescue work.

a suspect in custody

The sudden explosion in the tank caused a stampede among the people nearby. The exact cause of the explosion is not yet known. But officials said that a suspect has been detained in connection with the incident. The police is interrogating him.