# Hydrochloric acid leak in Sakarya, Turkey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hydrochloric-acid-leak-in-sakarya-turkey
> Updated: 2026-08-25T21:46:00.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

A hydrochloric acid leak occurred in the Hendek district of Sakarya, Turkey, involving a truck transporting the substance from Kocaeli to Zonguldak. After noticing barrels leaking, the driver moved the vehicle to a side road near the Hendek Küçük Sanayi Sitesi to avoid populated areas.

Two individuals, Serkan Akdeniz and Bedirhan G., suffered respiratory issues from inhaling chemical fumes. Akdeniz was injured while assisting the driver, and Bedirhan G. lost consciousness before being hospitalized. 

Emergency responders, including the fire department, police, gendarmerie, and AFAD, managed the scene. Firefighters utilized chemical foam to mitigate the spill, and authorities temporarily closed the side road near the D-100 highway and advised local residents to remain cautious near nearby watercourses.

## Claims

- A truck carrying hydrochloric acid experienced a chemical leak in the Hendek district of Sakarya. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Two individuals, Serkan Akdeniz and Bedirhan G., were hospitalized due to inhaling chemical fumes. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The truck driver, identified as C. Ç., moved the vehicle to a side road near the Hendek Küçük Sanayi Sitesi to prevent further exposure to the public. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Sakarya chemical leak leaves two injured as Aksaray reports traffic incidents

A chemical leak from a truck in Sakarya left two people hospitalized after inhaling hydrochloric acid gas. Meanwhile, police in Aksaray handled a hit-and-run and a dangerous driving fine.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sakarya-chemical-leak-injures-two-people

### 2026-08-24: Sincan Training and Research Hospital evacuated due to chemical poisoning suspicion

The emergency department at Sincan Training and Research Hospital in Ankara was temporarily closed and evacuated after two patients arrived with suspected chemical poisoning.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sincan-training-and-research-hospital-evacuated-due-to-chemical-poisoning-suspicion

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