Gas leak at lithium plant in Ankara leaves two dead, eight hospitalized VIDEO

A nitrogen gas leak at a lithium factory in Ankara's Polatlı district has resulted in two fatalities and several injuries, according to local authorities.

The incident occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. during maintenance work at the facility, Caliber.Az reports, citing Turkish media.

A sudden release of gaseous nitrogen exposed several workers to the leak.

Two of the workers, identified as 31-year-old Berat Yıldız and 23-year-old Abdulkadır Kaya, succumbed to the effects of the gas.

Eight other employees were hospitalised as a precautionary measure and are under medical observation.

The Polatlı Chief Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and assess possible negligence or safety violations.

By Tamilla Hasanova