A powerful explosion shook the vicinity of grain silos near the Derince port in western Turkey, resulting in injuries to at least 12 individuals, as reported by state media sources.
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Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency revealed that among the injured, three were in serious condition. The explosion, which occurred around 2:40 pm local time (11:40 UK), transpired in close proximity to the Turkish Grain Board (TMO) silos. Seddar Yavuz, the governor of Kocaeli, the province where the port is located, confirmed the incident and shared initial insights into its cause.