ISTANBUL (AP) — An explosion at an armament factory in northwest Turkey left at least 12 dead and four injured Tuesday morning.

The blast occurred in the capsule production facility of the factory located in the province of Balikesir, according to the state-run Anadolu Agency.

Balikesir Governor Ismail Ustaoglu said the explosion collapsed the capsule production building, and the surrounding buildings sustained minor damage.

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

An explosion at an armament factory in northwest Turkey left at least 12 dead and four injured Tuesday morning.{ai:summary}<p>An explosion at an armament factory in Balikesir, northwest Turkey, resulted in at least 12 fatalities and four injuries. The blast occurred in the capsule production facility, collapsing the building and causing minor damage to nearby structures.</p><p>Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc announced that four public prosecutors will investigate the incident. #society</p>

A blast at a Turkish armament factory kills at least 12 people

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