Water tanker loses control in Istanbul, collides with vehicles, driver flees

A water tanker driving through Bayrampaşa district in Istanbul lost steering control and struck a light commercial vehicle before crashing into a parked van. The impact injured the driver of the commercial vehicle, who was taken to hospital with minor injuries. The tanker driver abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene, prompting a police investigation. Security‑camera footage captured the tanker’s high‑speed approach, the collisions, and the driver exiting the scene. Authorities are conducting a broad inquiry to locate and identify the suspect.

Police have appealed to the public for information and are reviewing the video evidence to determine the cause of the loss of control. The incident caused temporary disruption on Şehir Parkı Caddesi and required emergency services to respond quickly.