Three workers killed in Tartus, Syria power plant blast
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- Explosion hits Baniyas thermal power plant.
- Cause of deadly blast remains under investigation.
- Authorities probe explosion in coastal Tartus.
Three people were killed on Tuesday following an explosion at a thermal power plant in the coastal city of Baniyas, according to Syrian state media reports.
The incident occurred at the Baniyas thermal power station in Tartus province, prompting an immediate response from emergency personnel and local officials. State news agency SANA and state television reported that regional health officials confirmed three fatalities resulting from the blast.
Investigation into cause underway
Syrian authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the origin and underlying circumstances of the explosion.
State media did not immediately provide additional details regarding structural damage to the power generation facility or whether the blast resulted from an operational accident or external factors.
Further updates from official channels remain pending as technical teams assess the site.
