In Mardin, a 2-year-old child died after sugar got stuck in their throat.

In Mardin, a 2-year-old child died after sugar got stuck in their throat.

08.07.2026 19:21

In the Kızıltepe district of Mardin, 2-year-old Efe Sarıbatur, who lost his breath after a piece of candy he found at home got stuck in his throat, could not be saved despite all interventions at the hospital. An investigation into the incident has been launched.

In the Düğürk neighborhood of Mardin's Kızıltepe district, 2-year-old Efe Sarıbatur lost his life after choking on a piece of candy he found at home.

THE CANDY IN HIS THROAT LED TO HIS DEATH

According to the information obtained, little Efe, who choked on a candy he found at home, was taken to Kızıltepe State Hospital by his family.

After initial intervention there, the 2-year-old baby was transferred to Batman Training and Research Hospital, but could not be saved despite all efforts by the doctors. An investigation has been launched into the incident.

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