Rock collapse kills two in Turkey's Cappadocia, local media reports
One of the regions famous rock formations, known as "fairy chimneys", reportedly collapsed outside an open-air museum.
Key points
- At least two people were killed when a rock formation collapsed at the Göreme Open Air Museum in Turkey's Cappadocia region.
- Ambulances and rescue teams were sent to the site and a search and rescue operation is under way.
- The cause was not immediately known, but local media reported heavy rain in the area.
At least two people have died after a rock formation collapsed at a tourist site in Cappadocia, a historical region of Turkey, according to local media reports.
The formation, one of those known as "fairy chimneys", came down at the Göreme Open Air Museum on Thursday. Ambulances and rescue teams were deployed and a search and rescue operation is under way.
Cause not yet established
The reason for the collapse was not immediately known. Local media reported that there had been heavy rain in the region.
Story still developing
The report is a breaking news story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
