22.09.2025 17:01
A large explosion occurred at a wholesale market in the Demre district of Antalya. It is believed that the explosion was caused by an oxygen tank. One person lost their life and three others were injured in the incident. The moment of the explosion was captured on security cameras.
It has been learned that 1 person died and 3 others were injured in the explosion that occurred at the wholesale market in Demre district of Antalya. It is being emphasized that the explosion was caused by an oxygen cylinder.
1 DEAD, 3 INJURED IN THE WHOLESALE MARKET EXPLOSION
A large explosion occurred at the Demre Wholesale Market around 15:15. Following reports of injuries, a large number of police, fire brigade, gendarmerie, and medical teams were dispatched to the scene. According to initial determinations, it was learned that 1 person lost their life while 3 others were injured. The identities of the deceased and the injured have not yet been determined.
MOMENT OF THE EXPLOSION ON SECURITY CAMERA
It is being emphasized that the explosion was caused by an oxygen cylinder. While the investigation launched regarding the incident is ongoing, the moment of the explosion was captured on security camera. The footage shows the walls of the workplace being shattered after the explosion, with numerous bricks and concrete pieces scattered around.
STATEMENT FROM THE MAYOR
Demre Mayor Fahri Duran stated that the explosion occurred in the warehouse section of the market, saying, "An elder brother who was involved in the buying and selling business inside the wholesale market lost his life. 3 of our workers are also injured. According to the information I received from the hospital, 2 of the workers are in critical condition." he said.
Source: İHA-AA