One worker died and another was rescued alive after soil gave way during foundation excavation at a construction site in the Siyavuşpaşa neighbourhood of Istanbul’s Bahçelievler district on Thursday, Anadolu Agency (AA), DHA and NTV reported.
The two workers, who were brothers, were buried when the ground collapsed around midday, according to NTV and DHA.
Rescue operation
Fire brigade, emergency health and AFAD teams were sent to the site, AA, DHA and NTV reported. AFAD is Türkiye’s state disaster and emergency management authority. Security measures were put in place around the excavation while the search continued, NTV and DHA said.
One of the brothers was pulled out alive, given first aid at the scene and taken to hospital by ambulance, AA and DHA reported.
Second worker found dead
Rescue teams later reached the second worker, who was found dead, according to AA, DHA and NTV. His body was taken to the morgue, AA and DHA reported.
Sources
- Bahçelievler’de inşaatta meydana gelen göçükte 1 işçi öldü (Memurlar.net / AA)
- Bahçelievler’deki göçükten acı haber geldi (Sözcü / DHA)
- Bahçelievler’de inşaatta toprak kaymasında bir can kaybı (NTV)
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