A 14-year-old boy lost his life after being run over by a tractor in Niğde.

A 14-year-old boy lost his life after being run over by a tractor in Niğde.

21.11.2025 00:27

A 14-year-old boy named Metehan Akarsu lost his life after losing his balance and falling under a tractor that he wanted to ride to plow a field in Niğde, as it started moving.

While trying to plow a field in Niğde, Metehan Akarsu (14) lost his balance and was run over by a tractor. Despite being taken to the hospital, he could not be saved. An investigation has been launched regarding the incident.

14-YEAR-OLD BOY RUN OVER BY TRACTOR

The accident occurred in the evening hours in the Yeşilgölcük Town, which is connected to the center. Metehan Akarsu, whose family is engaged in farming, started plowing with the tractor with the license plate 06 DCL 127, which he had attached a plow to. According to allegations, while he left the tractor running in neutral, Akarsu attempted to get back on when the vehicle began to move. It is claimed that Akarsu lost his balance and was run over by the moving tractor.

DIED IN THE HOSPITAL

Akarsu, who was seriously injured after being run over by the rear wheel of the tractor, was taken to Niğde Training and Research Hospital by an ambulance dispatched to the scene upon the notification of those nearby. Despite the intervention of doctors, Akarsu could not be saved. An investigation has been launched regarding the accident.

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