Landslide during construction excavation in Bahçelievler: One of two worker brothers lost his life
Original headlineBahçelievler'de inşaat kazısında göçük: İki kardeş işçiden biri hayatını kaybetti
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A foundation excavation at a construction site in Istanbul’s Bahçelievler district collapsed, burying two workers who were brothers under the displaced soil. Rescue teams recovered Muhittin Uzunoğlu alive and transported him to a hospital, while his brother Hasan Uzunoğlu was found dead at the scene. The accident highlights persistent workplace safety concerns in Turkey’s construction sector, where excavation collapses remain a recurring hazard. Authorities are expected to examine whether shoring and soil-retention measures at the site met required standards.
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Hasan Uzunoğlu, Muhittin Uzunoğlu, Bahçelievler, İstanbul