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Three people, including a foreign national, were killed and five others injured when a rock formation collapsed in Cappadocia, a popular tourist site in central Turkey, following heavy rainfall. The incident occurred near a parking lot at the entrance to the site in Goreme on October 29, 2026, during Turkey's Republic Day holiday. Initially, two deaths were reported, but a third body was later recovered from the rubble. Two of the victims were Turkish citizens, and one was a foreign national. Rescue operations concluded after teams confirmed no further intervention was needed.
An investigation has been launched by the public prosecutor's office, with technical assessments to follow. The collapse happened at the Fairy Chimneys, distinctive volcanic rock formations shaped by ancient erosion. The area, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985, attracts millions of tourists annually. Heavy rain is believed to have triggered the landslide, and the site was temporarily closed following the incident.
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