Worker dies after concrete block falls on him in Tunceli

Worker dies after concrete block falls on him in Tunceli

04.06.2026 11:50

A concrete block fell on 56-year-old Zülfü Uygur, who was working at an ongoing construction site in Tunceli. The worker, who was seriously injured, died in the hospital.

A construction worker died after a concrete block fell on him in Tunceli. The incident occurred at an ongoing construction site in the Esentepe neighborhood of Tunceli city center. According to the information obtained, a concrete block fell on 56-year-old Zülfü Uygur, who was working at the construction site. The seriously injured man was pulled out from under the block by his friends. Upon notification, health and police teams were dispatched to the scene.

INVESTIGATION INTO THE INCIDENT CONTINUES

Uygur was taken to Tunceli State Hospital by ambulance and then transferred to Elazığ Fırat University Hospital. Despite all interventions, Uygur could not be saved and died.

The investigation into the incident continues.

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