A helicopter crash occurred this morning at Muğla Training and Research Hospital in southwestern Türkiye, claiming the lives of four health care personnel.
The incident happened around 10 a.m. when an air ambulance helicopter, operated under the Ministry of Health, collided with the top floor of the hospital building during takeoff. Following the impact, the helicopter plummeted into an adjacent vacant area.
The helicopter, which had been stationed in Muğla for official duties, was unable to take off the previous day due to adverse weather conditions. This morning, it attempted to depart for Antalya but encountered heavy fog shortly after takeoff. The dense fog caused the helicopter to collide with the hospital and crash into the courtyard.
Emergency response teams, including medical, fire and search-and-rescue units, were dispatched to the scene immediately after the crash. Authorities implemented extensive security measures as teams began their operations.
In a statement, the Ministry of Health confirmed the loss of four staff members in the tragedy. The victims included two pilots, a doctor and a health care worker.
Muğla, located in southwestern Türkiye, is renowned for its picturesque landscapes and coastal towns, making the incident all the more shocking to the local community.
An official investigation into the cause of the crash has been launched, with authorities working to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident.