Rock Spire Collapses in Turkey's Cappadocia, Killing Two

A landslide brought on by heavy rainfall caused a rock spire to collapse in Turkey's Cappadocia tourist region on Thursday, killing two people and injuring one, according to the local governor.

The incident occurred at 3:15 p.m. local time in the town of Goreme, near the Cappadocia Open-Air Museum. A section of the 'fairy chimney' formation crumbled following a landslide, prompting authorities to deploy medical and rescue teams.

Nevsehir Governor Huseyin Kok stated that the bodies of the two deceased had been recovered and the injured person was transported to a hospital. Search and rescue operations were ongoing at the scene, with government resources fully engaged.

The area has been closed to the public following the collapse. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud noise at the time of the rockfall.

Cappadocia, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is renowned for its distinctive 'fairy chimney' rock formations, which were created by ancient volcanic activity. The region is a major tourist destination, attracting visitors from across the globe for its unique geological structures and ancient underground cities.