A severe tornado struck a construction site in Turkiye, resulting in multiple casualties as extreme weather tore through the area, local officials reported.

The destructive funnel cloud hit the active worksite, catching workers by surprise. According to authorities, the severe weather event left four construction workers dead and injured at least one other person.

Eyewitnesses and local residents reported harrowing scenes as the storm moved through, describing intense winds that sent heavy debris flying through the air and caused structures at the site to collapse.