Twelve people killed in explosives factory blast in northwest Turkey

CNN Turk says the explosion occurred at a factory in the province of Balikesir and cited the local governor as saying there was no suspicion of sabotage.

ISTANBUL - A blast at an explosives factory in northwest Turkey killed 12 people and injured three, broadcaster CNN Turk reported on Tuesday.

It said the explosion occurred at a factory in the province of Balikesir and cited the local governor as saying there was no suspicion of sabotage.