By  Trend

An explosion has occurred at a plant for waste metal processing in the Kocaeli province in western Turkey, the Hurriyet newspaper reported Jan. 13.

Reportedly, a furnace for iron melting has exploded at the plant.

One worker has been killed and other 15 have been injured as a result of the accident.

Rescue and medical service teams have been sent to the scene.

The injured people have been sent to the nearest hospital.