4 including young athletes, coaches injured in blast at ski center in Türkiye’s Sivas
One of the areas impacted by explosion in Yildizhan Hotel in Sivas, Türkiye on 21 January 2025. (Screen captured via X video)
A gas-related explosion at a hotel in the Yildiz Mountain Ski Center in Sivas has left four people injured, according to a statement from the Sivas Governor’s Office.
The explosion occurred around 9:20 a.m. in the rest area for female ski athletes located on the lower floor of the Yildizhan Hotel.
While the exact cause of the blast remains unclear, officials described it as a minor explosion.
“Two ski athletes and one coach sustained minor injuries, while another coach suffered second-degree burns to his hands and face,” the governor’s office said in a statement.
Emergency responders quickly transported the injured individuals to hospitals in the city center, utilizing ambulances and an air ambulance.
Authorities confirmed that none of the injured were in life-threatening condition.
