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AG’s office rules Syracuse man’s death during police encounter was ‘accidental’, won’t charge officers
By Leila Ahmed
17 killed in Turkey steel plant blast. What investigators know
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
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A powerful explosion at a steel plant in western Turkey killed at least 17 people Monday, leaving investigators trying to determine what caused the deadly industrial accident. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan initially announced 16 deaths, but the toll later increased when one seriously injured worker died, according to AFP.
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