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Five Workers Killed in Explosion at Turkish Rocket Factory

  • 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.
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