British man dies, two others critically ill during visit to Turkey to get dental whitening treatment

Turkey has a well-known medical and cosmetics industry. Above, Marmaris promenade. (Wikimedia Commons)
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  • Richard Molloy, 33, died after flying to Marmaris for a teeth-whitening procedure
  • Declan Carson and Aaron Callaghan are alive but reportedly remain comatose in a local hospital

LONDON: A trip to Turkey for dental treatment by three Belfast men has ended in tragedy after one died and two were left in critical condition.

Richard Molloy, 33, died after flying to Marmaris. It is believed the trio used medication after the dental procedure and were found in their apartment, several .




The tragedy was widely reported in the British press. (Screenshots: Mail Online (top), The Guardian (left) and Metro (right))

Declan Carson and Aaron Callaghan are alive but in a local hospital.

The three men reportedly traveled to Turkey for a teeth-whitening operation. The country has a well-known medical and cosmetics industry.

A spokesperson for the UK Foreign Office said: “We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Turkey and we are in contact with Turkish authorities.”