Saudi King Salman Sends Condolences to Türkiye Over Deadly Steel Plant Explosion
RIYADH, November 11, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent condolences to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan following an explosion at a steel plant in western Türkiye that killed at least 16 people, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The explosion occurred on November 9 at the HABAŞ iron and steel plant in Aliağa, Izmir Province, leaving 13 people injured. Turkish authorities launched judicial and administrative investigations into the incident, which occurred during maintenance work at the facility.
In a cable to President Erdoğan, King Salman conveyed his condolences to the families of those killed and expressed sympathy with the Turkish people.
The King also offered prayers for the deceased, wished the injured a speedy recovery and prayed for the safety of Türkiye and its people.
Sources: Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Reuters, Associated Press (AP)
