A gas pipeline exploded during excavation work in Kocaeli, Turkey. A fireball struck the area following the blast, causing panic in the area. The fire was put out by firefighters who arrived on the scene. The crew removed the burning pipes. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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Heavy traffic formed at the intersection of the Northern Marmara and Anatolian Highways in Sakarya as holidaymakers headed to their hometowns for Eid al-Adha. Long queues were observed from the air as traffic came to a standstill. Authorities have increased inspections, deploying 649 teams and 3,570 personnel to ensure safety and warn drivers to follow traffic rules.