Death of Dutch teenagers in Istanbul and their father is taken to the hospital
Two Dutch brothers, aged 15 and 17, were found dead in a hotel room in Istanbul while on holiday with their father, who was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Turkish authorities confirmed the tragic incident that shocked both countries.
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs in The Hague stated that it is providing consular assistance to the victims' family and remains in continuous contact with the Turkish authorities. Local media reported that the two brothers and their father were staying in one room at a hotel in central Istanbul when the incident occurred.
According to the Turkish newspaper Hürriyet, the two brothers had dinner the previous evening at a restaurant in the crowded Taksim area, while their father was not with them. The next morning, hotel staff entered the room after hearing unusual noises, only to discover the tragedy.
The emergency medical teams arrived quickly but were unable to save the two brothers. Their father was found in a state of shock and was immediately transported to the hospital, where he remains under intensive medical care.
The authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the cause of death, with food poisoning being a potential cause. Reports confirmed that no signs of violence were recorded in the room. Upcoming medical examinations are expected to reveal more details about the circumstances of the incident.