Cable Car Accident in Southern Turkey
More than 40 people were stranded in cable cars in southern Turkey after one pod hit a pole, killing one person and injuring seven. Rescue operations continued throughout the night.
Key Points
- Accident occurred at Tunektepe cable car in Antalya during the busy Eid al-Fitr holiday.
- Rescue operations involved 543 first responders and seven helicopters.
- An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the incident.
Pros
- Efforts to rescue the stranded individuals continued despite the challenging conditions.
- Over 100 citizens have already been rescued from the cable cars.
Cons
- One person lost their life in the accident.
- Seven individuals were injured, including two children.