Massive Explosion in Konya: 12 Injured
Explosion in Konya’s Karatay District Leaves One Dead and Twelve Injured
In a tragic incident in the Karatay district of Konya, an explosion attributed to natural gas has claimed one life and injured twelve others. The explosion occurred on the third floor of a four-story building located on Menzil Street in the Gazi Osmanpaşa neighborhood.
The explosion took place at approximately 1:40 AM, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. Authorities from AFAD (Disaster and Emergency Management Authority), local police, health teams, and firefighters quickly arrived at the scene to provide aid and assess the situation. Injured individuals were promptly transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.
According to a statement from the Konya Governorate, the officials emphasized the rapid response and the ongoing investigation into the explosion. The statement noted, “As a result of the explosion on the third floor of the four-story building, we are saddened to report that one individual has died and twelve others have sustained injuries.”
Residents in the vicinity expressed their shock and concern over the incident, which underscores the potential dangers associated with natural gas usage in residential areas. Local authorities are expected to conduct thorough investigations to determine the exact cause and circumstances that led to the explosion.
As this story develops, more information will be shared regarding the recovery of the injured and any measures that may be put in place to prevent such tragedies in the future.
