Metrobus accident in Istanbul kills 1, injures 50, disrupts service
Baku, August 29, AZERTAC
A moving Metrobus collided with another Metrobus in Istanbul's Küçükçekmece district on Thursday morning, leading to a serious accident that resulted in 50 injuries, including four severe cases and one fatality. According to Daily Sabah, the Metrobus, traveling toward Beylikdüzü, lost control near Sefaköy, side-swiping an oncoming Metrobus before veering off and striking the barriers.
Emergency services, including police, fire and medical teams, were quickly dispatched to the scene. Firefighters managed to rescue two individuals trapped under the Metrobus, and the injured were promptly transported to nearby hospitals after receiving first aid on-site.
The accident caused significant damage, shattering the windows of both Metrobuses and damaging their front and interior sections. Municipal teams continue to clean up the area, and investigations are still ongoing.
Metrobus services in both directions were halted immediately after the accident, leading to long lines of vehicles and many passengers walking along the Metrobus road to reach nearby stops. However, services resumed shortly after the Metrobuses were removed from the scene with the help of tow trucks.
Meanwhile, the moment of the collision was captured by a nearby security camera. The footage shows the Metrobus heading toward Beylikdüzü side-swiping the oncoming Metrobus before losing control and finally coming to a stop after hitting the barriers in the right lane.
The collision occurred near the Sefaköy marriage bureau of Küçükçekmece. The drivers of the two Metrobuses and the inspection officer have been detained.
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