An explosion occurred in the evening at a chemical factory located in the Organized Industrial Zone of Velimeşe Neighborhood in Ergene district of Tekirdağ.
The explosion was reported to have been caused by a leak in a chemical-filled reactor tank in the production section. Following the incident, there was activity at the factory.
Four workers were injured in the explosion, one seriously. The injured were taken to Çorlu State Hospital after initial treatment by medical teams.
The worker in serious condition was later transferred to Istanbul. At the hospital, a security cordon was set up at the entrance of the CBRN Decontamination Unit due to the potential chemical risk.
Following the alert, gendarmerie, health, fire brigade, AFAD, and CBRN teams were dispatched to the area. While the teams took safety measures at the facility, treatment of the injured continued.
The gendarmerie launched an investigation into the explosion, and AFAD teams conducted a detailed study at the facility to check for possible chemical leaks.
Authorities' investigation is focusing on how the leak occurred in the production section of the factory and the impact of the explosion.