Medical helicopter tragedy in Turkey: Four lives lost
In Muğla, located in southwestern Turkey, a tragic incident involving a medical rescue helicopter occurred on Sunday. Four individuals lost their lives in the accident. This information was provided by the provincial governor, Idris Akbıyık.
The helicopter, involved in the unfortunate accident in the city, struck the fourth floor of a hospital. This incident happened during the helicopter's takeoff.
The helicopter belonged to the Turkish Ministry of Health. It took off from in front of the hospital shortly after 10 AM local time.
A medical helicopter accident in Turkey: Four people dead
A rescue team was on board. All crew members perished—including two pilots, a doctor, and a flight crew member.
The causes of the accident are currently being investigated. It is known that at the time of takeoff, dense fog was present in the area, which could have influenced the event. The investigation is ongoing.
According to the Reuters, based on the statement from provincial governor Idris Akbıyık, despite the helicopter's collision with the hospital building, there was no significant damage inside. People inside were unharmed.
