Two people have died and one has been injured so far as a result of the collapse of a rock formation in Cappadocia, according to the governor of Nevşehir, Hüseyin Kök, who announced that search and rescue operations are continuing.
In his remarks, the Turkish provincial governor stated that the collapse was caused by a landslide and falling rocks.
“As a result of the landslide and rockfall, we have located the bodies of two people. One injured person was taken to the hospital, where he is receiving medical care. Search and rescue operations are continuing at the site,” said Hüseyin Kiok.
Kapadokya’da peribacası yıkıldı… Nevşehir’in merkez ilçeye bağlı Göreme beldesinde peribacası yıkıldı. Olay yerine çok sayıda ambulans sevk edildiği öğrenildi. https://t.co/vIpa2dYzA2
— Lale Haber (@lale_haber) October 29, 2026
The incident occurred at the entrance to the Göreme Open-Air Museum, one of Cappadocia’s most important tourist attractions, in central Turkey.
Rescue teams and ambulances have been dispatched to the area, though it remains unclear at this time whether there are other people trapped under the rubble.
Nevşehir Ürgüp Göreme (Kapadokya) Peri bacalarından bi tanesi çöktü biraz önce. Maalesef ölü ve yarılar var.. Özel haber geçmiş olayım.. https://t.co/74dqJkroWQ
— ANKARA KUŞU (@ankara_kusu) October 29, 2026
Similar collapses of rock formations occurred in Cappadocia in 2024 and 2025, with no reported casualties.
Source: KYPE
