Istanbul, April 29 – An accident involving a service minibus and a car in Istanbul’s Beykoz district has left 11 people injured, one of whom is in serious condition. The collision took place on Akbaba Yolu in Merkez Mahallesi.
Details of the Accident
The incident occurred when a service minibus and a car, both traveling on Akbaba Yolu, collided. The impact of the collision trapped the car’s driver inside the vehicle.
Emergency Response and Rescue Efforts
Upon receiving the notification, police, fire, UMKE (National Medical Rescue Team), and health teams were immediately dispatched to the scene. Firefighters successfully extricated the trapped driver from the car. Following initial medical intervention at the site, all 11 injured individuals, including the seriously wounded person, were transported to nearby hospitals for further treatment.
Aftermath and Investigation
Both the service minibus and the car were removed from the scene by tow trucks. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the cause of the accident. The identities and conditions of the injured have not yet been fully disclosed, but one person’s condition is reported as serious.
Traffic in the area was temporarily affected as emergency services worked at the scene. Further details regarding the investigation are expected to be released as they become available.