Two dead in explosion near workshop in Idlib

Two people were killed in the city of Sarmin in northern rural Idlib in a preliminary toll after a mysterious explosion occurred near a motorcycle repair workshop.

Two dead in explosion near workshop in Idlib
24 May, 2026   22:40
NEWS DESK

Two civilians were killed in a preliminary toll following an explosion near a motorcycle repair workshop in the city of Sarmin in northern rural Idlib on Sunday evening.

According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the nature of the explosion remains unknown so far, amid uncertainty surrounding the cause of the incident, while initial reports have differed regarding the circumstances.

The explosion caused a fire and material damage to the site and surrounding area, while ambulance and civil defense teams rushed to the location to deal with the incident and transport the injured.

The workshop is located near a gas shop in the area, increasing panic among residents over fears that the damage could spread to nearby stores.

ANHA