The death toll from an explosion at a metallurgical plant in Izmir, Turkey, has risen to six, the Star daily reports.

"Unfortunately, the death toll has risen to six," a regional government spokesperson said.

Earlier on Monday, Aksam daily reported that the explosion occurred at the Habas metallurgical plant in the Aliaga district of Izmir Province.

A Haber television, citing the Izmir provincial hall, had reported three dead and 14 injured, with another 10 people trapped under the rubble.