A rock spire collapsed in Turkey's Cappadocia region
A rock spire collapsed Thursday in Turkey’s Cappadocia region near the Göreme Open-Air Museum; the South China Morning Post said a landslide triggered by heavy rain, while NewsCord said local media reported the collapse could have been triggered by heavy rain.
More context
A rock spire known as a “fairy chimney” collapsed Thursday near the Göreme Open-Air Museum in Turkey’s Cappadocia region, with reports differing on the death toll. Newser reported at least two people killed; the South China Morning Post said three people, including a foreign national, died, while citing Justice Minister Akin Gurlek’s initial finding of two deaths and five injuries. Rescue teams continued searching the debris for possible victims, according to NewsCord. Gurlek said an investigation had been opened and warned that others might remain trapped. Gov. Huseyin Kok said officials hoped there would be no further casualties. Cappadocia is a UNESCO-listed tourist region known for its volcanic rock formations.
Was this story useful?
What was the main problem? (optional)
Reporting
Verifier’s note
NewsCord, the South China Morning Post, and Newser all report the same Cappadocia rockfall, with reports locating it near the Göreme open-air museum. The later reports give a toll of three, while also citing the initial count of two killed, consistent with an update to the same event rather than a different incident.