Seven injured in blast at exploration well site in Turkey

Initial reports from operator TPAO suggest gas leak caused explosion

Ahmet Turkoglu, chairman of TPAO. — Ahmet Turkoglu, chairman of TPAO.Photo: TP-OTC

Iain Esau

Africa CorrespondentLondon

Published 25 July 2025, 17:45Updated 25 July 2025, 17:45

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