China News Service, July 3, according to a report from the Russian Satellite Network, on the 3rd local time, an explosion occurred in a warehouse of a fireworks factory in Sakarya Province, northwestern Turkey. The Turkish Minister of Health stated that the explosion had killed 2 people and injured 73 people.

  According to reports, the accident occurred in Hendeck, Sakarya Province. According to preliminary information, there are about 150 to 200 people in the fireworks factory building.

  Turkish Health Minister Fahredin Koka said the explosion had killed 2 people and injured 73 people.

  Sakarya Governor Kardirim said the factory had been blocked and ambulances and firefighters had arrived at the scene. At present, the specific cause of the accident is still unclear.