Three Dead in Samsun Landslide: Fuel Station Owner’s Statement Highlights Dynamite Use and Heavy Rain
Landslide Tragedy in Samsun: Fuel Station Owner’s Account Emerges
A tragic landslide in Samsun on April 27 has claimed the lives of three family members, prompting an investigation that has led to the arrest of MZG, the owner of a nearby fuel station. MZG has made statements regarding the conditions of the land and the events leading up to the disaster.
In his testimony, MZG, who acquired the property in 1996, explained that when he purchased the land, it was deemed suitable for construction. He noted that the rocky terrain did not initially warrant the construction of a retaining wall. "We did not see the need to make a retaining wall," he stated, implying that the geological conditions had appeared stable at the time.
MZG reflected on the initial lack of nearby construction activities and emphasized that the region had not historically experienced heavy rainfall. However, he pointed out that recent dynamite detonations for construction just ahead of his business, combined with unusual rainfall, may have triggered the landslide that resulted in the tragic event. He remarked, "I think that the material on the rocks fell stretching. Even two years ago, stones were falling from the wall to the road."
The landslide, which occurred near a shopping center on the Samsun-Ordu road, buried multiple vehicles under a cascade of rocks. The Kaya family was particularly affected; while the mother, Çiğdem Kaya, and her children, Ayla and Mina, lost their lives, the father, Adem Kaya, survived with injuries.
MZG, maintaining his innocence, has requested his release as the investigation unfolds. "I know that I am innocent. I demand to be released," he declared, hoping to shed light on the circumstances that led to this devastating incident.
As the investigation continues, the community mourns the loss of the Kaya family, grappling with the heartache of a tragedy that has sparked discussions around construction practices and safety measures in the area.
