Izmir Electrical Fault Disaster: Shocking Details from Preliminary Expert Report
The report giving technical details of the expert investigation stated that the supply circuit cable had penetrated under a storm drain grate, damaging its insulation and that the fatal accident was caused by a phase-to-earth fault in this section.
The gap has narrowed to 15 centimeters.
The report emphasizes that the cables of the power supply circuits are at a depth of 36-45 centimeters from the ground, and at the contact points this depth decreases to 15 centimeters, reaching approximately the same level as the thickness of the grid. In accordance with the relevant regulations, this depth should normally be 60-80 centimeters.
“Both institutions are at fault.”
The report included the following statement:
“At the point when the cable’s depth dropped to 15 centimeters, the reason for this shallow burial depth was that the white drainage pipe running next to the manhole cover pulled the cable up towards the cover, while the cable protection pipe was released. This situation is a result of İZSU’s practices and is one of the main causes of the accident. “The reason why the accident happened as a result of Gdz Elektrik’s practices.
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An investigation has been launched into the deaths of Özge Çelen Deniz and İnans Oktemai after they were hit by an electric current after stepping into a puddle during heavy rainfall in the Konak district on July 12.
Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunci announced that detention orders had been issued for 29 people found responsible in the incident, following a preliminary report by experts within the scope of the investigation.
