Istanbul, February 22 – A chain collision involving five vehicles on the TEM Highway in Istanbul’s Başakşehir district resulted in five injuries. The accident, which occurred in the Ziya Gökalp Mahallesi area on the Edirne direction of the TEM Highway, involved a truck, two passenger cars, and two light commercial vehicles.
Emergency Response and Injuries
Upon receiving the notification, police and health teams were immediately dispatched to the scene. The five individuals injured in the collision were transported to nearby hospitals by ambulances. The condition of the injured has not yet been released.
Investigation Underway
The truck driver, identified only by the initials S.A., was taken to the police station for questioning as part of the ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident. Authorities are working to determine the circumstances that led to the chain collision.
Traffic Disruption and Normalization
The accident caused significant traffic congestion on the TEM Highway. However, after the involved vehicles were removed from the road, traffic flow returned to normal. Motorists experienced delays during the period of cleanup and investigation.
This incident highlights the importance of road safety and driver vigilance, especially on busy highways like the TEM. Authorities continue to urge drivers to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations to prevent such occurrences.
