The deputy head of the branch of the opposition Republican People’s Party, Mehmet Palaz, died as a result of the collapse of the balcony during the celebration of the election victory. According to the Milliyet newspaper, he died in hospital from his injuries.
A day earlier, it was learned that Kadir Tatik, a member of the Republican People’s Party, won the elections in Tavak district. His supporters celebrated the victory on the street in front of the party building.
According to Milliyet, when some people climbed to the second floor of the building, one of the balconies collapsed. As a result, eight people were injured, three of them in serious condition.
When the balcony collapsed, Mehmet Palaz injured his head. He was hospitalized in the city hospital in Pamukkale. He died on April 1st.
Local elections in Turkey were held on March 31. In many major cities, including Ankara and Istanbul, opposition representatives won majorities.
