3 killed, 5 injured at popular tourist hot spot after rocks suddenly tumble down

At least three people were killed at Cappadocia, a popular tourist destination in central Turkey, when a rockfall occurred Thursday, officials said.

The rockfall took place at around 3:15 p.m. local time that day, according to Reuters.

After the area experienced heavy rain, the rockfall came from a volcanic geological formation called a "fairy chimney," the same source said.

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