At least two individuals have been killed after a rock formation collapsed at a vacationer website in Turkey’s historic area of Cappadocia, native media is reporting.

One of the formations, recognized as “fairy chimneys”, reportedly collapsed at the in style Göreme Open Air Museum.

Ambulances and rescue groups have been deployed to the space, and a search and rescue operation is now under approach.

The cause of Thursday’s incident was not instantly recognized, however native media reports there had been heavy rain in the area.

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