Turkish woman dies after workplace incident at bowling alley

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 04:02 · Archive

A 28-year-old worker in Turkey died from internal bleeding after a machine fell on her at a children's bowling alley.

Melike Yeter, 28, died from acute internal bleeding caused by a ruptured liver after a large metal machine fell on her at a children's playground bowling alley in Çorum, Turkey, while she was attempting to fix the mechanical mechanism that adjusts the pins.

Paramedics transported her to Hitit University Erol Olçok Training and Research Hospital, where she was examined and treated. After two-and-a-half hours, medical staff deemed her to be in good health and discharged her. However, once at home, she became seriously ill and began vomiting violently. She returned to hospital, where doctors discovered the incident had caused internal bleeding. She was admitted to the intensive care unit but became critical and died despite efforts from medical staff.

The hospital is under investigation for medical negligence over the premature discharge decision. The 34-year-old owner of the playground has been arrested and accused of causing death by negligence and forcing Yeter to carry out dangerous maintenance duties. The Public Prosecutor's Office has launched investigations into both the hospital staff and the playground owner. Yeter was a newlywed who had been married for only three months.

How it is being reported

• Çorum, Turkey: Melike Yeter dies working at children’s bowling alley, hospital accused of medical negligenceA man has been arrested and a hospital is under investigation after the 28-year-old’s death.The West Australian · 24 Oct, 02:07
• Çorum, Turkey: Melike Yeter dies working at children’s bowling alley, hospital accused of medical negligenceA man has been arrested and a hospital is under investigation after the 28-year-old’s death.Perth Now · 24 Oct, 02:07

In this story: Melike Yeter · Çorum · Turkey · Hitit University Erol Olçok Training and Research Hospital

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