ISTANBUL — An explosion at an arms factory in northwestern Turkey killed at least 12 people and injured four others on Tuesday morning.
The explosion occurred at the plant’s capsule production facilities located in Balikesir province, according to the state-run Anadolu Agency.
Balikesir Governor Ismail Ustaoglu said the explosion collapsed the capsule production building and caused minor damage to nearby buildings.
Authorities have opened an investigation.