A storm in the city of Antalya, one of Turkey's main tourist destinations, claimed the lives of four people and injured one other. This incident occurred last night, just under two weeks before the United Nations COP31 conference is scheduled to be held in the city.
Details of the Incident
The storm damaged two mobile homes that were the residence of five workers at a construction site in the Kepez area of Antalya. According to reports, two workers died at the scene, and two others succumbed to their injuries after being transferred to the hospital. The remaining worker is in good condition.
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The governor of Antalya, Hulusi Şahin, announced that of the four victims, three were Syrian nationals and one was a Turkish citizen. A video released from the scene shows a crane falling due to the storm.
Investigations and Consequences
Relevant organizations in Antalya have begun their investigations into the incident and have questioned the owner, manager, and other staff of the construction site. Additionally, the storm damaged nine vehicles. This incident occurred while Antalya is preparing to host the United Nations COP31 conference, which will take place from November 9 to 20. The aim of this conference is to discuss reducing greenhouse gas emissions and assisting communities in adapting to the impacts of climate change, including extreme weather events.
As one of Turkey's major tourist destinations, Antalya is expected to welcome over 17 million visitors through direct international flights by 2025. This incident not only claimed four lives but also raised concerns about the safety and preparedness of infrastructure.
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