Fatalities at Pumping Station during Maintenance.
Tragic Incident at Pumping Station in Antalya Claims 3 Lives
In a shocking turn of events, a tragic incident occurred at a pumping station in the Çubuklı District of Döşemealtı, Antalya. The incident took place at around 10:00 pm on Fatih Sultan Mehmet Caddesi. According to reports, two workers from ASAT (Antalya Water and Sewerage Administration) were inside the promotion station for maintenance when they cried out for help.
Fortunately, a nearby citizen heard their distress calls and bravely entered the promotion station to aid them. However, the rescue mission turned fatal, resulting in the deaths of the two ASAT employees, Emin Akyüz and Fırat Çiçek, as well as the citizen, Mahmut Y. It is still unclear whether the cause of death was due to electrocution or gas poisoning.
Health and rescue teams swiftly arrived at the scene after being notified by witnesses. It is expected that a thorough investigation will be carried out to determine the exact cause of this tragic incident. Currently, the bodies of the victims have been transferred to the Antalya Forensic Medicine Institute Morgue for further examination.
The local community has been left in shock and grief following this devastating incident. Their thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives. It is a somber reminder of the risks faced by workers in their line of duty and serves as a call for enhanced safety measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
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