Originally published on December 25, 2013
Ten people were killed when a Turkish navy tugboat capsized at a shipyard in western Turkey on Monday (December 23).
The accident took place at Alaybey military shipyard in Izmir early Monday afternoon. The TCG Degirmendere, a tugboat France sold to Turkey in 1999, was docked at the shipyard for maintenance. According to Wire Update, the vessel keeled over on its right side after being lowered into the sea.
Ten people died in the accident, including eight military personnel and two civilian workers. Another 17 people were injured. Turkish newspaper Hurriyet Daily News reported that six officers jumped off the ship to save their own lives.
Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the accident. Local media reported that engineers working in the Golcuk Shipbuilding Yard will assist in the investigation.
A funeral for the victims was conducted at the dockyard on Christmas Eve. Their bodies will be sent to their hometowns, where they will be laid to rest by their families today.
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