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Metro
6 days ago
- Metro
Two hot air balloons with tourists plummet to the ground, with at least one dead
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Two hot air balloons filled with tourists have crashed to the ground, leaving at least a dozen injured and one dead. The tourists were visiting the country's world famous Cappadocia region, known for its colourful hot air balloon displays. However the two balloons made crash landings on Sunday morning. Video from the site of one crash shows a deflated hot air balloon strewn over the ground and a basket overturned. Both hot air balloons came down from mid air after launching from the scenic Ihlara Valley. One was carrying Indonesian tourists and set off at 5am local time (3am GMT). Two hours later, it made a hard landing near the village of Karataş, with the pilot dying in the crash. According to the local province's governor Mehmet Ali Kumbuzoğlu, at least 12 passengers were injured in the crash, which was caused by a 'sudden change in wind'. The other hot air balloon reportedly crash landed near Belisırma village in Güzelyurt district. It is believed as many as 12 tourists were slightly injured in the separate incident, the country's state broadcaster TRT reported. The Turkey's Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure said they would be conducting an investigation of the fatal accident. They added: 'Unfortunately, the pilot of the balloon lost his life as a result of the hard landing. More Trending 'It was understood that the meteorological conditions were suitable for flight at the time of take-off, but the decision to land was made due to unexpected winds in the region.' The Cappadocia region attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year from all over the world. It is home to unique rock formations, dubbed 'fairy chimneys', formed from volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. The area is also famous for its iconic skyline, busy with colourful balloons. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Turkey reveals 'cause of death' of Beth Martin who had 'heart removed' on holiday MORE: Easyjet launches 11 new flights from major UK airport to Greece, Spain, Portugal and more MORE: British dad says he 'almost died' after holiday in four-star Turkish hotel
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
British mother revealed to have died of food poisoning in Turkey
A British mother who tragically died on holiday in Turkey was found to have had lost her life due to food poisoning. Beth Martin, 28, from Portsmouth, became 'delirious' on the first day of the trip and was placed in critical care. She had been on holiday with her husband Luke and two children, aged eight and five but died around a day after she was taken into hospital on April 28, it was reported by the Daily Mail. Her family claimed they were not informed about the serious nature of her condition and Turkish authorities had accused Luke of 'poisoning' his wife. It emerged following a UK autopsy that Mrs Martin's heart had been removed following her death although no permission had been sought from her family, according to a family fundraiser. A new report has indicated that the mother had died due to food poisoning, according to local media outlet Sozcu and found no evidence she died from 'traumatic effects'. Findings, released by the Forensic Medicine Institution, said: 'It has been concluded that Martin's death occurred as a result of food poisoning and its complications.' It reportedly added the full examination of Beth's heart had been completed. Her devastated husband Luke previously said he has suffered the 'deepest level of trauma' following his wife's death and added that telling his children they would never see their mother again 'broke him'. 'Two weeks ago me, my wife and two kids set out for a family holiday to Turkey. Only three of us made it back,' Luke wrote on social media on May 11. 'I lost my wife, my children lost their mum, we lost the biggest piece of the puzzle that was our family. 'It has been the worst and most traumatic week of my entire life, and to top it off. I had to break the news to my babies that their mum isn't coming home, it broke me.' Mrs Martin started to feel unwell after the family touched down at the airport in Turkey on Sunday, April 27, leading her husband to call for an ambulance the following day. She was taken to a 'destitute' hospital where she was quickly transferred into intensive care. It was claimed on a GoFundMe page, Mr Martin was 'banned' from seeing his wife and had not been updated on her condition as she was being cared for in hospital. Doctors raised concerns at the time about Mrs Martin's heart but she died the day after being taken into hospital. The family alleged they were made to carry her body in a bag throughout the hospital and claimed they were told they would have to wait more than a fortnight to repatriate her body so Luke 'paid thousands' for her to be flown home alongside him on the same flight. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
14-06-2025
- Health
- Telegraph
British mother revealed to have died of food poisoning in Turkey
A British mother who tragically died on holiday in Turkey was found to have had lost her life due to food poisoning. Beth Martin, 28, from Portsmouth, became 'delirious' on the first day of the trip and was placed in critical care. She had been on holiday with her husband Luke and two children, aged eight and five but died around a day after she was taken into hospital on April 28, it was reported by the Daily Mail. Her family claimed they were not informed about the serious nature of her condition and Turkish authorities had accused Luke of 'poisoning' his wife. It emerged following a UK autopsy that Mrs Martin's heart had been removed following her death although no permission had been sought from her family, according to a family fundraiser. A new report has indicated that the mother had died due to food poisoning, according to local media outlet Sozcu and found no evidence she died from 'traumatic effects'. Findings, released by the Forensic Medicine Institution, said: 'It has been concluded that Martin's death occurred as a result of food poisoning and its complications.' It reportedly added the full examination of Beth's heart had been completed. 'It broke me' Her devastated husband Luke previously said he has suffered the 'deepest level of trauma' following his wife's death and added that telling his children they would never see their mother again 'broke him'. 'Two weeks ago me, my wife and two kids set out for a family holiday to Turkey. Only three of us made it back,' Luke wrote on social media on May 11. 'I lost my wife, my children lost their mum, we lost the biggest piece of the puzzle that was our family. 'It has been the worst and most traumatic week of my entire life, and to top it off. I had to break the news to my babies that their mum isn't coming home, it broke me.' Mrs Martin started to feel unwell after the family touched down at the airport in Turkey on Sunday, April 27, leading her husband to call for an ambulance the following day. She was taken to a 'destitute' hospital where she was quickly transferred into intensive care. It was claimed on a GoFundMe page, Mr Martin was 'banned' from seeing his wife and had not been updated on her condition as she was being cared for in hospital. Doctors raised concerns at the time about Mrs Martin's heart but she died the day after being taken into hospital. The family alleged they were made to carry her body in a bag throughout the hospital and claimed they were told they would have to wait more than a fortnight to repatriate her body so Luke 'paid thousands' for her to be flown home alongside him on the same flight.
Daily Record
13-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Cause of death revealed for mum who died on 'dream holiday' to Turkey before 'heart removed'
Beth Martin, 28, became delirious on arrival to Turkey and sadly died the following day. Her family claim her heart was removed after death. A shocking report has revealed the alleged cause of death for a British mum who died unexpectedly on a family holiday in Turkey - with her devastated family claiming that her heart was removed without their consent. Beth Martin, 28, from Portsmouth, had flew to Turkey on April 27 with her husband Luke and their two young children, aged eight and five. However, within a day of what should have been an idyllic break, Beth began acting erratically and was rushed to hospital, reports the Mirror. Despite being transferred to intensive care, she tragically died the following day on April 28. Weeks on, a forensic report has emerged claiming to shed light on the sudden circumstances of her death. The report, issued by Turkey's Forensic Medicine Institution and cited by local news source Sozcu, states that Beth died from food poisoning and resultant complications and noted "no evidence" of any traumatic injury. The document by the Forensic Medicine Institution states: "It has been concluded that Martin's death occurred as a result of food poisoning and its complications." It detailed that comprehensive evaluations of Beth's heart have been performed and samples of her cardiac tissue are being transferred to UK officials today. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The day beth was raced to hospital, her husband Luke Martin was reportedly barred from seeing his wife and given only minimal information about her condition. In a shock twist, he later faced allegations of poisoning from Turking police and was interrogated, before being cleared of any wrongdoing. Luke shared the devastating task he faced on social media: "To top it off, I had to break the news to my babies that their mum isn't coming home. It broke me," he penned. "Two weeks ago, me, my wife and two kids set out for a family holiday to Turkey. Only three of us made it back. I lost my wife, my children lost their mum, we lost the biggest piece of the puzzle that was our family." A GoFundMe page set up by family members claims the Martins were kept in the dark about how critical Beth's condition was and that they were left to carry her body through the hospital in a bag. After facing more than two weeks of delays trying to bring Beth home, Luke claims he had to spend thousands of pounds flying her remains back to the UK with him. It has been reported that Turkish doctors has raised concerns about Beth's heart before her tragic death, yet her family asserts they were not informed. Relatives allege that a subsequent UK postmortem revealed her heart had been removed in Turkey without consent. Recounting his harrowing experience, Luke labelled it as "the worst and most traumatic week of [his] entire life", noting that losing his wife has shattered his family beyond expression.
Metro
13-06-2025
- Health
- Metro
Turkey reveals 'cause of death' of Beth Martin who had ‘heart removed'
The cause of death of a British mum whose heart was secretly 'removed' during a family holiday in Turkey has been revealed. Beth Martin, 28, fell ill on a plane to Istanbul and was taken to a hospital, where she died the following day on April 29. An autopsy report in the UK found that Beth's heart had been removed after she died, something Turkey's health ministry denied. Turkish coroners could not identify a cause of death, with prosecutors requesting an autopsy of Beth's heart by a Turkish body that acts as an expert witness in justice issues, the Forensic Medicine Institution. The medical examination report, released today, said: 'It was concluded that Martin's death occurred as a result of food poisoning and its complications.' Examiners found no evidence that Beth died from 'traumatic effects', Turkish news agency AA reported. Beth's heart will be delivered to the UK today. Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ Or you can submit your videos and pictures here. For more stories like this, check our news page. Follow on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news updates. You can now also get articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. MORE: Easyjet launches 11 new flights from major UK airport to Greece, Spain, Portugal and more MORE: British dad says he 'almost died' after holiday in four-star Turkish hotel MORE: I trained with Olympians at a luxury resort — it wasn't what I expected
