Collapse in a mine in Bolu! 1 worker lost his life, teams on site

Collapse in a mine in Bolu! 1 worker lost his life, teams on site

17.06.2026 12:41

In the mining pit in Gökçesu town of Bolu Mengen, a collapse disaster occurred in the morning hours, resulting in the death of 1 worker. AFAD, fire brigade, and health teams were dispatched to the region. While search and rescue operations continue at the mining pit, the cause of the incident has not yet been determined.

A collapse occurred at a mine in Gokcesu town, Mengen district, Bolu province, in the morning hours. In the accident, where the lifeless body of worker Muhammet Ozkul was reached, teams are conducting intensive search and rescue operations in other areas under the rubble.

The incident occurred in the morning hours at a mine in Gokcesu town, Mengen district. According to information obtained, a collapse took place for an unknown reason while workers were operating. Upon notification to the 112 Emergency Call Center, gendarmerie, medical, fire, and AFAD teams were dispatched to the region.

As a result of initial response efforts, the lifeless body of miner Muhammet Ozkul was reached. Search and rescue operations by teams in other areas under the rubble continue.

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