A rock collapsed in touristy Cappadocia, casualties reported. Video

A rock collapse occurred in tourist Cappadocia, casualties reported. Video

In the Turkish village of Göreme in Cappadocia, a rock formation known as a "fairy chimney" collapsed. According to preliminary data, there are dead and injured as a result of the incident; three wounded people were taken to hospitals.

After the collapse, rescuers, emergency services, police, and gendarmerie officers were dispatched to the site. Units from AFAD and UMKE, responsible for disaster management and medical care, were also involved in the search and rescue operations.

An operational headquarters was set up in the area of the incident. According to the Turkish publication Milliyet, there may be deceased individuals under the rubble. Rescue operations are ongoing.

The Governor of Nevşehir Province, Hüseyin Aksoy, also arrived at the scene to review the progress of the operations.

Information regarding the citizenship of the dead and injured, including the possible presence of citizens of Uzbekistan among them, is not provided in the published report.

Earlier in Antalya, Turkey, a tornado destroyed two residential containers at a construction site.