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3 killed, 5 injured at popular tourist hot spot after rocks suddenly tumble down
Fox News • • world
Key Points:
- A rockfall occurred at around 3:15 p.m. local time on Thursday in Cappadocia, Turkey, resulting in at least three deaths and five injuries, according to officials.
- The rockfall originated from a "fairy chimney," a volcanic geological formation, following heavy rain in the area near the Goreme Open-Air Museum.
- Two of the deceased were Turkish nationals, while the identity and nationality of the third victim remain unclear; rescue teams are continuing to search through the rubble.
- Cappadocia is a well-known tourist destination famous for its unique rock formations and ancient cave structures, highlighting ongoing safety concerns at popular sites.
- This incident follows other recent fatal accidents involving tourists in different locations, including a Brazilian tourist in Arizona and an American tourist in Italy.
