Accident Details
The accident occurred at around 12:00 on the TEM Highway in Istanbul, at the Ataşehir junction. Health, fire and police teams were dispatched to the scene following the incident. According to initial information about the accident, the truck with the license plate 34 TM 1921, driven by Hakan A., made a sudden maneuver to avoid hitting a car in front of it.
As a result of this maneuver, Hakan A. lost control of the steering wheel and the truck overturned on the road. Immediately after the accident, medical teams arrived at the scene and took the injured driver Hakan A. to the hospital for treatment. After further examination, it was learned that Hakan A.’s life was not in danger.
Following the accident, the textile materials in the truck were removed from the road with the help of a tow truck. The incident caused a major traffic jam on the TEM Highway heading towards Kadıköy. While long lines of vehicles formed, traffic flow began to return to normal after the truck was removed with a crane belonging to the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality.
The police have launched an investigation into the accident to find out the cause. It was emphasized that drivers should be careful to prevent such accidents.
