Construction accident in Malatya: Scaffolding collapsed, 2 workers lost their lives

In the Yeşilyurt district of Malatya, 2 workers lost their lives after construction scaffolding collapsed during renovations on an 11-story apartment building. An investigation into the incident has been launched.

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Construction accident in Malatya: Scaffolding collapsed, 2 workers lost their lives

The scaffolding, which had been set up for renovations on an 11-story apartment building on Alem Street in the Bostanbaşı neighborhood, collapsed for an as-yet-unknown reason while workers were on it.

Construction accident in Malatya: Scaffolding collapsed, 2 workers lost their lives

Upon notification by bystanders, medical teams were dispatched to the scene.

Construction accident in Malatya: Scaffolding collapsed, 2 workers lost their lives

Workers Mücahit Dülek (29) and Salih Celayir (30) lost their lives in the incident.

Construction accident in Malatya: Scaffolding collapsed, 2 workers lost their lives

The bodies of the workers were transported to the Malatya Forensic Medicine Institute morgue for autopsies following investigations at the scene.

Construction accident in Malatya: Scaffolding collapsed, 2 workers lost their lives


Construction accident in Malatya: Scaffolding collapsed, 2 workers lost their lives


Construction accident in Malatya: Scaffolding collapsed, 2 workers lost their lives


Construction accident in Malatya: Scaffolding collapsed, 2 workers lost their lives