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Cappadocia Fairy Chimney Collapse Kills Two
29 Oct
Summary
- Two people died and one was injured by falling rocks.
- A landslide was caused by heavy rainfall near a famous museum.
- The incident occurred in Turkey's popular Cappadocia tourist region.
A devastating landslide in Turkey's renowned Cappadocia region claimed two lives and left one person injured on Thursday. The incident occurred near the Goreme open-air museum when heavy rainfall caused rock fragments to fall from a fairy chimney. The falling debris struck individuals in the vicinity of the geological formation. Rescue teams swiftly arrived at the scene and tragically confirmed the deaths of two people, while also reaching one injured survivor. Cappadocia, celebrated for its unique fairy chimney rock formations, is a major tourist hub in central Turkey. The nationalities of those affected have not yet been confirmed. Search efforts were ongoing in the rubble following the landslide.
