Cappadocia Rock Spire Collapse Kills Three
A “fairy chimney” rock formation collapsed near the entrance to the Göreme Open-Air Museum in Türkiye’s Cappadocia region on Thursday, killing at least three people, Nevşehir Governor Hüseyin Kök said. Justice Minister Akın Gürlek said five people were injured and the search continued for others who may be trapped. The collapse happened at about 3:15 p.m. local time (5:15 a.m. B.C. time); the governor said heavy rain caused it. The toll may change.
What’s confirmed
- A “fairy chimney” rock formation collapsed near the entrance to the Göreme Open-Air Museum in Türkiye’s Cappadocia region on Thursday, killing at least three people, Nevşehir Governor Hüseyin Kök said.
- Justice Minister Akın Gürlek said five people were injured and the search continued for others who may be trapped.
- The collapse happened at about 3:15 p.m. local time (5:15 a.m. B.C. time); the governor said heavy rain caused it.
- The toll may change.
Confirmed by 3 independent outlets: AP, BBC and APA.
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- Now: 93% with 3 independent confirmations plus the primary source.
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Confirmation record
Plus the primary source: Nevşehir’s governor.Updated / Corrected log
- Published at 93% with 3 independent confirmations.
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