Date | 14 October 2022 |
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Time | 18:30 (UTC+3) |
Location | Amasra coal mine, Amasra, Bartın Province, Turkey |
Coordinates | 41°43′23″N 32°21′01″E / 41.72306°N 32.35028°E |
Cause | Mine explosion |
Deaths | 42[1] |
Non-fatal injuries | 27[2][3] |
On 14 October 2022, an explosion occurred in Amasra coal mine in Amasra, Bartın Province, Turkey, killing 42 people and injuring 27.[1][3][4] It was one of the deadliest industrial incidents in Turkey.[5][6]