Turkiye: Emergency crews respond to explosion in the port of Derince, Aug. 7

Event

Emergency services are responding to an explosion in the port of Derince at around 14:40 on Aug. 7. Unconfirmed reports suggest that the blast occurred in a grain storage facility and that there are at least five casualties. The cause of the blast is unclear.

Emergency services are likely to remain on the scene in the coming hours. Localized ground travel delays and other disruptions are likely.

Advice

Heed the instructions of officials in the impact area. Plan for possible road travel delays.