17.02.2026 15:17
In an accident in Bitlis, a light commercial vehicle fell into a stream, resulting in the death of 3 people; one was a baby, and 2 were children, while 5 others were injured.
A light commercial vehicle fell into a stream in Bitlis Güroymak; 3 people lost their lives, and 5 people, including one baby, were injured.
VEHICLE ROLLED INTO THE DITCH
The accident occurred around 10:00 AM in the Şehit Deresi area near the village of Saklı, connected to the Güroymak district. The light commercial vehicle, carrying citizens from the village of Cevizyatağı and surrounding villages, rolled into the ditch and fell into the stream after the driver lost control while taking a turn.
3 DEAD, 5 INJURED
Health, gendarmerie, AFAD, and JAK teams were dispatched to the area upon notification. Those trapped in the vehicle were rescued by the teams. It was determined that the driver İzzettin Alpcan (57), Saadet Alpcan (59), and Zeynep Alpcan (22) lost their lives. Dicle Alpcan (1), Aslı Alpcan (25), Serhat Aka (8), Asmin Alpcan (5), and Gülşah Alpcan (28) were taken to nearby hospitals after the intervention of health teams. An investigation has been initiated regarding the accident.