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Woman attempts suicide by pills, wrist-cutting, and gas; teams rescue her
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Turkey /Disasters & Emergencies

Woman attempts suicide by pills, wrist-cutting, and gas; teams rescue her

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • A 31-year-old woman in Kayseri, Turkey, attempted suicide by taking medication, cutting her wrists, and leaving natural gas on.
  • Emergency services, including police, firefighters, and medical teams, responded to the scene.
  • Firefighters gained entry, medical teams provided initial treatment, and the woman was taken to Kayseri City Hospital for further care.

Emergency services in Kayseri, Turkey, successfully intervened to save a 31-year-old woman who attempted suicide. The incident occurred at a 10-story building on Camikebir Mahallesi 4330. Sokak, where the woman, identified as H.Y., resided on the 7th floor.

According to initial reports, H.Y. attempted to end her life by ingesting medication, slitting her wrists, and leaving the natural gas turned on in her apartment. The severity of the situation prompted a swift response, with multiple police, fire, and medical teams dispatched to the location.

Firefighters were the first to arrive and managed to breach the apartment door. Once inside, medical personnel administered immediate first aid to H.Y. She was subsequently transported by ambulance to Kayseri City Hospital, where she is currently receiving treatment.

Police teams conducted an examination of the scene as part of an ongoing investigation into the incident. The authorities have initiated a formal inquiry to understand the circumstances surrounding the attempted suicide.

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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.