The deputy head of the branch of the opposition Republican People’s Party, Mehmet Palaz, died when the balcony collapsed during the celebration of the election victory. A day earlier, it was learnt that Kadir Tatik, a member of the Republican People’s Party, won the elections in Tavak district. His supporters celebrated the victory on the street in front of the party building. The incident which occurred in the Turkish city of Denizli also left seven others injured.