Explosion and fire damage empty train carriage in Izmir
An explosion set fire to an empty wagon at Alsancak station in Izmir, Turkiye; firefighters put out the blaze and no injuries were reported.
An explosion in an empty train wagon at Alsancak station in Izmir's Konak district set off a fire at around 06:30 on Tuesday, Turkish outlet Sozcu reported.
Firefighters from the Izmir metropolitan municipality were sent to the scene after the alarm was raised, and brought the blaze under control within a short time, Sozcu reported.
The wagon was left unusable by the fire, Turkish broadcaster NTV Turkiye reported. An investigation into the cause of the explosion has been opened.
No injuries were reported in the incident, according to both NTV Turkiye and Sozcu.
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What we know
- An explosion and fire damaged an empty train wagon at Alsancak station in Izmir's Konak district at around 06:30 on Tuesday.
- Firefighters extinguished the blaze within a short time.
- The wagon was left unusable; no injuries were reported.
- An investigation into the cause has been opened.
Why it matters for Europe
The incident briefly disrupted operations at one of Izmir's main rail stations and prompted an investigation into what caused an explosion in a stationary railway carriage.
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Questions and answers
- Where did the explosion happen?
- In an empty train wagon at Alsancak station in Izmir's Konak district.
- Was anyone hurt?
- No injuries were reported, according to Turkish outlets NTV Turkiye and Sozcu.
- What caused it?
- The cause has not yet been established; an investigation has been opened.
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