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British Tourist Tyler Kerry Dies in Turkey Hotel Lift Shaft Incident

The 20-year-old from Basildon was found fatally injured in a hotel lift shaft while on a family holiday in Antalya.

  • Tyler Kerry, a 20-year-old British man from Basildon, Essex, was discovered fatally injured in a hotel lift shaft in Antalya, Turkey, on Friday morning.
  • He was on holiday with his grandparents, girlfriend, and other family members when the incident occurred.
  • Efforts by emergency services to resuscitate him at the scene were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead shortly after being found.
  • The family is seeking a thorough investigation into the circumstances of his death, as details remain unclear.
  • A fundraiser has collected over £4,800 to support funeral costs, and his body is expected to be repatriated to the UK by Tuesday.
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