According to the information obtained, the incident occurred during work carried out at the lime kiln at the Turhal Sugar Factory, which is affiliated with Kayseri Şeker. The 45 people affected by the gas were taken to the hospital by medical teams and placed under treatment. Tokat Governor Abdullah Köklü, who visited the patients, stated that the incident was carbon monoxide poisoning and provided information regarding the health status of the workers. Stating that the condition of 35 people affected by the gas is good, while 10 are in moderate condition, Köklü said, "One of our patients, who we were informed was in very poor condition, has been taken off intubation. Their condition has also returned to a moderate level. There is no cause for concern at the moment."
10 people will receive advanced oxygen therapy
Stating that the transfers to Sivas were for precautionary purposes, Köklü said, "8 of our patients have been transferred to Sivas Numune Hospital, and 2 more will go. A total of 10 people will receive advanced oxygen therapy. The transfers are being made for precaution and observation, not because of any danger," he said.
Governor Köklü, who announced that the factory's own firefighting personnel and a police officer were among those affected by the gas, said that the police officer was affected by the gas leak in the open air while taking security measures and that his condition is good. Noting that the necessary interventions are continuing at the factory, Köklü stated that AFAD and relevant teams have taken precautions and said, "The situation will be monitored by our teams until morning. Necessary measures are being taken meticulously to ensure there is no risk."
News Source: 12punto
