04.10.2025 13:35
It was reported that an explosion occurred at a chemical factory in Dilovası, Kocaeli. Regarding the incident at the factory where 2 workers lost their lives, Governor İlhami Aktaş stated that there was no explosion or fire, and that the incident was an occupational accident that occurred during maintenance work.
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Two people lost their lives in an industrial accident that occurred in the Gebze Chemical Specialized Industrial Zone (GEBKİM) in the Dilovası district of Kocaeli.
Two workers, whose names have not yet been learned, were working in a factory in GEBKİM when the accident happened during maintenance work. Upon notification, fire and medical teams were dispatched to the area. During the examination by the medical personnel, it was determined that the two workers had lost their lives.
"NO EXPLOSION OCCURRED"
Kocaeli Governor İlhami Aktaş stated that there was no explosion or fire in the factory, indicating that the accident occurred during maintenance work. Aktaş noted that two people lost their lives and there were no injuries.
INVESTIGATION INITIATED
In a statement from the Kocaeli Governor's Office, it was said, "According to initial determinations, two of our citizens lost their lives in an industrial accident that occurred in a workplace in our Dilovası district. An investigation has been initiated regarding the industrial accident. We wish God's mercy upon the deceased citizens."
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