Overview

• An explosion at a rocket and explosives factory in Turkey killed five workers.
• The blast occurred at a government-owned factory 40 kilometers outside the capital city of Ankara.
• The cause of the explosion is still unknown, though authorities believe it was likely due to a chemical reaction during dynamite production.
• The explosion collapsed the building in which the workers were located, trapping them inside.
• The blast was powerful enough to shatter windows in surrounding areas.