Aliaga is in the news after a deadly blast at a western Turkish iron and steel works and a separate Marmara Sea collision sparked a search for crew. Current role and direct ties to the events if applicable are drawn from the latest updates.
A cargo ship collision near Silivri, Turkey, has left the Tugberk Imamoglu crew missing. The Alsu tanker appears undamaged. Coast guard units are at the scene as authorities investigate the incident.
A crane collapse at the Habas Demir Celik steel plant in Aliaga, near Izmir, has caused a deadly blast. Authorities say several workers are dead or missing and the fire is ongoing as rescue teams search the rubble. Officials have launched an investigation amid safety concerns at the facility.