Two Workers Rescued After Scaffold Snaps on Antalya Building

A precarious situation unfolded in Antalya, Turkey, when a scaffold rope broke, leaving two workers stranded on the 10th floor of a 15-story building.

The incident occurred around 3:30 PM in the Muratpaşa district. Ömer Eriş and Yiğit Yerlikaya were engaged in exterior painting work when one of the ropes supporting their scaffold gave way. Despite the sudden malfunction and the ensuing panic, the workers were able to maintain their position on the scaffold thanks to the remaining rope and implemented safety precautions.

Following reports from onlookers, emergency services, including police, firefighters, and medical teams, were dispatched to the scene. Firefighters worked to reach the stranded workers from the roof while also requesting a ladder truck. The rescue operation culminated in the workers being safely brought into the basket of a ladder truck and brought down to safety after being trapped for about 30 minutes.

Upon their safe return to the ground, the two workers were embraced by their colleagues, highlighting the relief and concern felt by those present. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the inherent risks involved in high-rise construction and maintenance work.