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Istanbul: Syrian national dies after motorcycle accident in Esenyurt
Beşşar Al Tawıl, a 22-year-old Syrian national, has died from a brain hemorrhage 15 days after being struck by a motorcycle in the Esenyurt district of Istanbul. The incident occurred on August 1 while Al Tawıl was attempting to cross a street. The motorcycle driver fled the scene following the collision.
Family members have raised concerns regarding the medical response. They reported that after the initial accident, Al Tawıl was not reachable for two days, during which time relatives reportedly found him lying unconscious in a hospital garden. While hospital staff stated that treatment had been provided, relatives claimed he was unable to regain consciousness and required transfer to a different facility in İstinye. Al Tawıl passed away on August 16 in intensive care. His body has been transported to Syria for burial.