Dec 24, Kathmandu- The local governor has said that 12 people died and three others were injured in a powerful explosion in the northwest of Turkey on Tuesday.

“According to initial information, 12 people have died in the explosion in the Karais district of Balikesir,” Ismail Ustaoglu said.

Footage showed glass and metal fragments scattered outside the plant. The governor said the explosion occurred at 8:25 a.m. in one part of the plant, causing part of the building to collapse. An investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.