Drain opener exploded like a bomb: 6 injured
In Şanlıurfa, a chemical substance used to clear a sink drain exploded like a bomb at a chain supermarket. 6 people were injured in the incident.
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According to the information obtained, the incident occurred in the Ahmet Yesevi neighborhood of the Haliliye district. A chain supermarket manager notified a plumber to clear a clogged sink drain.
The 3 plumbers who arrived at the market poured a liquid chemical opener into the sink drain in the kitchen section to clear it.
As a result of the liquid substance exploding like a bomb after hot water was poured onto it, 6 people were injured, including 3 plumbers and 3 supermarket employees.
The 6 people, who suffered burns on various parts of their bodies, were taken to hospitals in the city center by ambulances after medical teams were dispatched to the scene upon notification.
Police and AFAD teams have launched an investigation at the scene.