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A passenger bus traveling from Tekirdağ to Antalya overturned into a ravine at Kömürler Junction in Döşemealtı, southern Türkiye, killing nine people and injuring 26. Emergency teams evacuated the injured, with several in serious condition, to nearby hospitals. Authorities cited possibly wet roads and fog and said a technical investigation will determine the exact cause.
Divers in Antalya, Turkey, discovered a 2,000-year-old shipwreck containing well-preserved Eastern Sigillata A ceramic tableware, providing valuable insights into ancient trade, daily life, and ship cargo practices during the Late Hellenistic to Early Roman period. The cargo's standardized forms and preservation offer detailed data for archaeological research and museum displays, highlighting the significance of maritime heritage in the eastern Mediterranean.
One person was killed and over 20 were injured in a cable car accident in southern Turkey, leaving 174 people stranded in the air for nearly 24 hours. The rescue efforts involved 607 search and rescue personnel and 10 helicopters, with the last of the stranded individuals brought to safety on Saturday. The incident occurred as families were celebrating the end of Ramadan, and an investigation has been launched into the cause of the accident.
In Antalya, Turkey, a cable car cabin collided with a broken pole, resulting in one fatality and 10 injuries, with dozens of passengers stranded overnight. Turkish authorities, including 500 rescuers and seven helicopters, conducted a complex rescue operation, with footage showing a stranded passenger being airlifted to safety. An investigation into the accident has been initiated by the justice ministry.
174 people were stranded in cable cars high above a mountain in southern Turkey after one pod hit a pole and burst open, killing one and injuring seven. The rescue operation, involving 607 search and rescue personnel and 10 helicopters, lasted nearly 23 hours. The accident occurred on the Tunektepe cable car during the busy Eid al-Fitr holiday, with hundreds left stranded. The Antalya Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation, and an expert commission has been assigned to determine the cause of the incident.
174 people were rescued from a cable car in southern Turkey after one pod hit a pole, causing it to burst open and resulting in one fatality and seven injuries. The rescue operation involved 607 personnel and 10 helicopters, with the stranded individuals stuck for nearly 23 hours. The cable car, which carries tourists from Konyaalti beach to a summit, is run by Antalya Metropolitan Municipality and is now under investigation by the Antalya Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.
A cable car accident in southern Turkey resulted in one fatality and 10 injuries, with 174 passengers rescued after 24 cabins were stranded in the air. Turkish prosecutors have launched an investigation and ordered the detention of 13 people, including officials from the private company running the cable car. A massive rescue effort involving 10 helicopters and over 600 rescue workers lasted 23 hours.
More than 40 people were left stranded in cable cars in southern Turkey after one pod hit a pole and burst open, killing one person and injuring seven during the busy Eid al-Fitr holiday. Rescue operations involving 543 first responders and seven helicopters are ongoing, with 128 citizens already rescued. The casualties occurred when a pod hit a pole and burst open, sending its passengers plummeting to the mountainside below. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the incident.
174 people stranded in a cable car in Turkey were rescued almost a day after a fatal accident that killed one person and injured seven. The rescue operation involved 607 search and rescue personnel and 10 helicopters. The cable car, which carries tourists from Konyaalti beach to a restaurant and viewing platform at the summit of the 618-meter Tunektepe peak, is run by Antalya Metropolitan Municipality. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the incident.
A cable car accident in southern Turkey resulted in one fatality and seven injuries, including two children, with scores of passengers left stranded after the entire cable car system came to a standstill during the busy Eid al-Fitr holiday. Rescue efforts involving over 160 first responders, including air crews and mountaineering teams, were underway to assist the trapped passengers. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the incident.
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station captured a stunning nighttime photograph of Antalya, Türkiye, showcasing its urban structures, natural landscapes, and vibrant coastal lights. The image highlights the contrast between brightly lit urban infrastructure and unilluminated parks and natural areas. Nighttime photographs taken by astronauts are valuable for research on light pollution and urbanization. The photograph reveals fine details of the city, including street layouts, suburban areas, and areas without lights. The image also features the Taurus Mountains, agricultural areas, and tourist locations along the coast.
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station captured a nighttime photograph of Antalya, Turkey, showcasing the city's brightly lit urban infrastructure, unilluminated parks, and natural areas. The image also highlights the Taurus Mountains, dark areas with small settlements, and agricultural spaces along the Aksu River. The photograph provides valuable data for research on light pollution, urbanization, and environmental impacts.