Tragic Fall: Cleaner, 65, Plunges from 7th Floor to Devastating End
A tragic incident occurred yesterday evening in a 7-storey business center located on 28 Kasım Street in Gürsel District. Ali Rıza Susam, a 65-year-old cleaner working in the building, lost his balance while trying to clean the windows on the 7th floor and fell into the ventilation shaft. Despite the immediate response of the fire brigade, health, and police teams, it was determined that Susam had passed away at the scene.
Following the incident, Susam’s body was taken to the Forensic Medicine Institute Morgue for further investigations. Eyewitnesses shared their accounts, with one individual mentioning that Susam fell while cleaning the windows and that the prosecutor is now involved in the case. Another eyewitness, Hamdi Taşbaş, noted that Susam was a familiar face in the neighborhood and had the key to access the top floor where the incident occurred.
The police have initiated an investigation into the matter to determine the circumstances that led to the tragic fall. The community is mourning the loss of Susam, who was known for his work in window cleaning and other tasks around the area.
As details continue to emerge, authorities are working to understand the sequence of events that led to this unfortunate accident. Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of Ali Rıza Susam during this difficult time.
