Three people died after rock spire collapsed in Cappadocia
Heavy rainfall triggered a landslide that caused a rock spire to collapse at a tourist site in Turkiye's Cappadocia region on Thursday, killing three people.
Rescue operations continue through the night
Justice Minister Akin Gurlek stated that initial findings showed two deaths and five injuries before a third body was recovered from the rubble. Rescue teams are conducting intensive, coordinated operations to locate any other victims trapped under the debris. Excavators and workers used powerful floodlights to search the site as darkness fell.
Site features ancient volcanic formations
The incident occurred in Cappadocia, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed area known for cone-shaped rock formations called fairy chimneys. These structures were created by ancient volcanic activity and attract tourists from around the world. The collapse happened at 3:15pm local time when a landslide triggered a rockfall.
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