A car caught fire on the July 15 Martyrs Bridge.

07.10.2025 09:08

In Üsküdar, the engine compartment of a moving car on the July 15 Martyrs' Bridge caught fire for an unknown reason. The flames were extinguished when the driver pulled the vehicle to the side, and there were no injuries or fatalities in the incident. There was a brief disruption in traffic following the fire.

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Üsküdar, a car in motion caught fire on the 15 July Martyrs Bridge. Traffic formed on the bridge due to the fire, and the flames were extinguished by the fire department.

The fire broke out around 05:00 on the D-100 highway, at the exit of the 15 July Martyrs Bridge on the Asian side. According to the information obtained, flames rose from the engine compartment of the car with the license plate 34 NFV 646, whose driver's name is not known, for an unknown reason. The driver immediately pulled the vehicle to the side and jumped out. While passersby rushed to help, they also reported the situation to the police and fire department.

SECURITY MEASURES TAKEN ON THE ROAD

Firefighters who arrived at the scene upon notification intervened in the burning car. Traffic police on the bridge took security measures on the road to prevent any accidents. With the efforts of the fire department, the fire was brought under control and extinguished. There were no injuries or fatalities after the fire, but the car became unusable.

INVESTIGATION INITIATED REGARDING THE INCIDENT

Police took the driver to the police station to obtain their statement. Due to the early morning hours, there was a brief traffic jam, and the burning car was removed from the scene by a tow truck. After the road was cleared, the police reopened the lanes they had closed for vehicle passage. An investigation has been initiated regarding the incident.