A mine collapse occurred at a facility operated by Eti Krom A.Ş., a subsidiary of Yıldırım Holding, in the KEF region of Alacakaya district, Elazığ.
According to initial reports, one worker escaped the collapse unharmed using his own means, while another sustained a broken leg and was rescued from the debris. Emergency response teams, including AFAD (Disaster and Emergency Management Authority), UMKE (National Medical Rescue Team), health personnel, and security forces, were dispatched to the site following the incident.
The injured worker was transported to a hospital via ambulance and is undergoing treatment. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the collapse.
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