ISTANBUL — 2014 · Major Tragedy

Torun Center Elevator Disaster

SolvedSources: ALast updated: 14 October 2026

On 6 September 2014, an external construction hoist carrying workers at the Torun Center building site in Mecidiyeköy, Istanbul, fell from the 32nd floor, killing 10 workers. The accident renewed attention on safety failures in the construction sector. In 2018 the Istanbul 13th High Criminal Court convicted nine employees of the hoist maintenance firm, the construction company and the inspection firm of negligent homicide, but converted their prison terms into judicial fines; 16 defendants were acquitted. The regional appeals court upheld the ruling.

Date: 2014
Place: Mecidiyeköy (Şişli), Istanbul
Category: Major Tragedy
Case Status: Solved
Coordinates: 41.0670, 28.9930 ↗

Timeline of Events

6 September 2014The hoist fell at the Torun Center site; 10 workers died.
2015-2016Expert reports were prepared; the case was filed.

March 2018Nine defendants were fined; 16 were acquitted.
AfterwardsThe appeals court upheld the ruling.

Sources

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