Balloon explodes after Chamber of Civil Engineers statement in Adana: 4 injured

A helium-filled balloon intended to be released exploded following a press statement by the Adana Branch of the Chamber of Civil Engineers at Taşköprü.

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Balloon explodes after Chamber of Civil Engineers statement in Adana: 4 injured

Four people were injured in a balloon explosion that occurred after a press statement held at the historic Taşköprü in the Seyhan district of Adana.

Members of the Adana Branch of the Chamber of Civil Engineers gathered at Taşköprü to draw attention to professional issues and working conditions. After the statement, the group wanted to release helium-filled balloons into the sky.

The group gathered at Taşköprü is seen during the press statement with balloons and the chamber banner. — Members of the Adana Branch of the Chamber of Civil Engineers held a press statement at Taşköprü.

The explosion occurred just as the balloons were about to be released. The 4 people injured in the incident were taken to the hospital by medical teams that arrived at the scene upon notification.

An injured person looking at their hand and people around them are seen on Taşköprü. — One of those injured after the explosion was treated at the scene.

CONDITION OF THE INJURED IS GOOD

It was learned that the health condition of the injured taken to the hospital is good. Osman Karakaya, who was injured in the face, said the explosion occurred while he was standing next to the balloons.

The crowd gathered at Taşköprü and people in reflective vests are seen in the area after the explosion. — After the explosion, people in the area helped the injured.

There was a balloon release event. The explosion happened while I was at the base of the balloons. I have injuries on my head and hand. We are fine for now.
— Osman Karakaya

While there was a brief panic in the area following the incident, it was reported that the treatment of the injured continues in the hospital.