A child died after being hit on the head by a piece of concrete during the demolition of a building in Zeytinburnu.

A child died after being hit on the head by a piece of concrete during the demolition of a building in Zeytinburnu.

01.04.2026 18:29

A 6-year-old child was hospitalized after a piece of concrete fell on his head during the demolition of a building in Zeytinburnu, but despite all efforts, he could not be saved. Three people have been detained in connection with the incident.

A 6-year-old child who was seriously injured when a piece of concrete fell on his head during the demolition of a building in Zeytinburnu died in the hospital where he was taken.

PART OF THE BUILDING FELL ON THE LITTLE CHILD'S HEAD

A piece of concrete that broke off from a building being demolished in Nuripaşa Neighborhood fell on T.U. (6), who was walking on the road with her mother. The little girl was seriously injured in the incident, and nearby citizens reported the situation to health and police teams.

A piece of concrete fell on the child's head

DIED

The child, who was taken to the hospital by health teams, lost her life despite all interventions. Three people working in the demolition team were taken into custody by the police. Security camera footage of the incident shows the moment when the piece of concrete that broke off from the building fell on the child's head while she was walking with her mother.

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