Explosion at factory in Israel coastal area has caused at least 2 deaths and 2 injuries
According to the “Times of Israel” report, on the 17th an explosion occurred in a factory in the coastal city of Ashdod in Israel.
At least two people were killed and two others were injured.
According to reports, the police confirmed through preliminary investigations that the workers were welding a gas tank when the explosion occurred.
After the accident, the injured were taken to the hospital for treatment, and one of them was seriously injured.
According to reports, photos at the scene showed that after the explosion, a building was almost razed to the ground.
Currently, rescuers are launching search and rescue operations at the scene to determine if there are more casualties.
According to local media reports, the factory involved has been operating without a license after its business license was revoked due to safety issues.
The director of the Occupational Safety Administration of the Israeli Ministry of Labor, Horz Schwarzman, said that the factory had been operating illegally for three years after the safety problem was discovered.
“This is a fatal incident. Investigators, police and emergency services are on the scene. The authorities will fully investigate the cause of the explosion.”
