Explosion at wholesale market in Antalya leaves 1 dead, 3 wounded
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Authorities have launched a full investigation into the incident to determine the exact cause of the explosion.
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Debris from the explosion in Demre, Antalya (Social media)
A loud blast shook the Demre wholesale market in Antalya on Monday afternoon. The explosion, which occurred around 15:15 local time, is believed to have been triggered by an oxygen cylinder stored inside the facility.
Emergency teams, including police, fire brigades, gendarmerie, and medical units, were immediately dispatched to the site. According to initial reports, one person was killed in the incident, while three others sustained injuries. Two of the injured are said to be in critical condition. Authorities have yet to release the identities of the victims.
âš Explosion at wholesale market in #Antalya: Injuries reported
— News.Az (@news_az) September 22, 2025
An #explosion occurred at a wholesale fruit and vegetable market in the #Demre district of Antalya Province, injuring at least four people.
Rescue and medical services arrived at the scene.
The cause of the… pic.twitter.com/adxDeZhGZ2
Explosion captured on security cameras
The force of the explosion was caught on security cameras, showing the walls of the market collapsing under the blast. The footage reveals bricks and concrete debris scattering across the area, highlighting the scale of the destruction.
Demre Mayor Fahri Duran confirmed the tragic loss of life, noting that the deceased was a local trader working in the market. "An elder brother who was involved in the buying and selling business inside the wholesale market lost his life. Three of our workers are also injured. According to the information I received from the hospital, two of the workers are in critical condition," he stated.
Authorities have launched a full investigation into the incident to determine the exact cause of the explosion and assess the safety conditions of the facility.
