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Mine Collapse in Turkey Kills One, Injures Several; Politicians Criticize 'Workplace Deaths'
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Mine Collapse in Turkey Kills One, Injures Several; Politicians Criticize 'Workplace Deaths'

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • One worker died and several were injured in a mine collapse at a facility in Çayırhan, Ankara province.
  • Politicians expressed condolences and criticized "workplace deaths," stating they are not inevitable.
  • Officials called for thorough investigations into the incident and accountability for any responsible parties.

A mine collapse at the Çayırhan Thermal Electric Generation and Mining facility in Ankara's Nallıhan district has resulted in the death of one worker and injuries to several others. The incident has prompted reactions from various politicians who have voiced their condolences and criticized the frequency of such accidents.

I learned with great sadness that one of our miners lost their life and many of our miners were injured in the accident that occurred at Termik Elektrik Üretim ve Madencilik in our Çayırhan district. I wish God's mercy on our deceased miner, condolences to his family and relatives, and a speedy recovery to our injured miners.

— Mansur YavaşAnkara Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mansur Yavaş's statement on social media following the mine collapse.

Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mansur Yavaş expressed deep sorrow over the incident, offering condolences to the deceased worker's family and wishing a swift recovery to the injured. He stated, "I learned with great sadness that one of our miners lost their life and many of our miners were injured in the accident that occurred at Termik Elektrik Üretim ve Madencilik in our Çayırhan district."

I learned with deep sorrow that one worker lost their life and 12 workers were injured in the mine collapse at Çayırhan Coal Operations in Nallıhan, Ankara. Workplace deaths are not fate.

— Murat EmirYENİ Party Deputy Chairman Murat Emir's statement on the mine collapse.

Murat Emir, Deputy Chairman of the YENİ Party group, highlighted the issue of "workplace deaths," stating, "I learned with deep sorrow that one worker lost their life and 12 workers were injured in the mine collapse at Çayırhan Coal Operations in Nallıhan, Ankara. Workplace deaths are not fate." Similarly, YENİ Party Deputy Chairman Ali Mahir Başarır extended his condolences and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured miners.

No worker's life is less valuable than the precautions not taken. We will follow the incident to ensure that it is investigated in all its aspects and that those responsible are brought to light.

— Sezgin TanrıkuluYENİ Party Diyarbakır Deputy Sezgin Tanrıkulu's statement regarding the mine collapse and the deceased worker, Erdi Kahveci.

Sezgin Tanrıkulu, YENİ Party Diyarbakır Deputy, identified the deceased worker as Erdi Kahveci. He emphasized that "no worker's life is less valuable than the precautions not taken" and vowed to follow the incident to ensure a thorough investigation and bring those responsible to justice. CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu also commented, stating, "The lives of miners should come before economic concerns."

The lives of miners should come before economic concerns.

— Kemal KılıçdaroğluCHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu's comment on the Çayırhan mine incident.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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