Explosion in Batman: 3 employees wounded

Explosion in Batman: 3 employees wounded

ISTANBUL

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An explosion due to a gas block has occurred in the Turkish Petroleum Corporation's center in the southeastern province of Batman.

The block took place during the implantation of fuses into steel pipes, resulting in an explosion that broke the glass of cars around the building. Pieces of glass and steel were scattered around a 25 square-meter area.

Police have launched an investigation into the causes of the explosion.
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