Traffic accidents in Turkey

Various traffic incidents have been reported across different regions of Turkey. In Sakarya, a multi-vehicle chain collision involving a semi-truck, a light commercial vehicle, and a tractor resulted in two deaths, including AK Party official Adnan İzmir.

In Erzurum, a vehicle struck a parked car, causing heavy damage and one injury, with reports that a driver allegedly fled the scene. In Manisa, a 19-year-old driver died following a head-on collision with a tow truck on the D-300 highway.

Recent reports indicate further fatalities and injuries across several provinces. In Istanbul, a commercial vehicle struck four pedestrians in Bakirkoy, killing 18-year-old Ayşenur Vatansever and seriously injuring three others. The driver, Taha Mustafa Z., was arrested on charges of negligent homicide and causing multiple injuries. In Eskişehir, legal proceedings have commenced following the death of university student Berfin Yılmaz, who was killed in a collision with a commercial vehicle. The driver, Levent Ç., is in custody after claiming he did not see the motorcyclist during a maneuver.

Other fatal accidents include a collision in Konya where a car struck a parked truck, killing a 70-year-old man and his 65-year-old wife, while their 3-year-old grandson remains in critical condition. In Trabzon, a fatal accident claimed the life of Egemen Taha Arslan. In Karabuk, a head-on collision involving a vehicle carrying university students from Tokat left six people injured. Additionally, a truck in Bursa lost control on wet roads and struck an electric pole and two cars, though no injuries were reported.