A natural gas explosion in a five-story apartment building on Osmancık Street in Çorum has resulted in one fatality and injured 16 others.

The blast caused significant damage to nearby homes and businesses, with parts of the building's walls collapsing due to the force of the explosion.

Emergency teams, including health services, firefighters, police, and search and rescue units, quickly arrived at the scene. Authorities evacuated surrounding buildings as a precaution, closed the street to traffic, and established a security perimeter to ensure public safety during the ongoing response.

Efforts to secure the area and assess potential risks are still underway as teams work to prevent further incidents. (ILKHA)