An explosion occurred in a refinery in the east of Istanbul

reported Mehr News Agency quoting Hurriyet, the local Turkish media of an explosion at the oil refinery “>Toprash” located in the city of Izmit in the east of Istanbul.

According to the media, the wave of this explosion in the surrounding areas of this city in the province of Qojaili is located, felt.

Emergency service teams and units have been sent to the scene immediately. This refinery is considered one of the largest oil facilities in Türkiye.

More information about the details and cause of this incident has not yet been reported.