Chilling footage: Disaster at the famous site of the "Fairy Chimney"

A giant rock pillar collapsed on tourists in Cappadocia, Turkey, near the Göreme Open Air Museum. Three people were killed and five injured. The incident occurred on Turkey's Republic Day. Heavy rains are believed to have caused the collapse. An investigation has been opened.

A giant rock pillar collapsed at the tourist site of Cappadocia in Turkey, near the Göreme Open Air Museum, killing three people and injuring five others. The incident occurred on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at around 3:15 PM, on Turkey's Republic Day. Parts of the rock formation known as the 'Fairy Chimney' collapsed toward the parking area. Two of the deceased were Turkish citizens and the third was a foreign tourist. The provincial governor, Hüseyin Koc, attributed the collapse to heavy rains. Turkish Justice Minister, Akin Gürlek, announced the opening of an investigation. The headline uses the word 'chilling' to create drama, but the body reports facts.