Grain silo explosion leaves Turkish port workers in critical condition

Watch the terrifying moment a grain silo explodes at a port in Kocaeli, Turkiye, about 100 km from Istanbul. Authorities say at least 12 were injured, several of whom were left in a critical condition, and that the blast was likely caused by 'compression of wheat dust' but assured that they 'are investigating every possible cause.'

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