21.10.2026 22:32
In the Yıldızeli district of Sivas, a sheet-metal stove brought into the home for heating caused one person to lose their life and their spouse to be taken to hospital in serious condition. The couple living in the village of Yukarıekecek were poisoned by carbon monoxide gas leaking from the stove. In the incident that came to light after their relatives' report, it was determined that 65-year-old Halil Soytürk had lost his life.
In the Yıldızeli district of Sivas, a sheet-metal stove brought into the house for heating led to a disaster. Sixty-five-year-old Halil Soytürk, poisoned by carbon monoxide gas, lost his life, while his wife was taken to the hospital. The treatment of the woman, who is in life-threatening condition, continues.
THEY BROUGHT THE SHEET-METAL STOVE INTO THE HOUSE TO HEAT THEMSELVES
The incident occurred in Yukarıekecek village of Yıldızeli district. Halil Soytürk (65) and his wife N.S. (57), living in the village, brought the sheet-metal stove they used outdoors inside the house to heat themselves. Carbon monoxide gas leaking from the stove poisoned the couple.
WHEN THEIR RELATIVES COULD NOT REACH THEM, THEY NOTIFIED THE TEAMS
Relatives who could not hear from the couple for a while reported the situation to health and gendarmerie teams. Upon the report, medical teams arriving at the address determined that Halil Soytürk had lost his life. N.S., who was found unconscious at home, was taken to the hospital by ambulance and placed under treatment.
While the treatment of the woman, whose life-threatening condition is reported to continue, is ongoing, an investigation has been launched into the incident.