In Turkiye, a natural gas explosion in western province of Izmir killed five people and injured at least 60 others. At least 10 of the injured are in critical condition. State-run TV Channel reports, the explosion occurred at the ground floor of a building in Torbali district on Sunday (30th June 2024). Izmir Governor Suleyman Elban said, the explosion damaged 11 buildings in the vicinity. He said, as a precautionary measure, the gas supply has been cut off, and the area is being evacuated. In a social media platform, Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc said an investigation has been launched into the explosion, with the coordination of public prosecutors.