24.06.2026 06:30
In the Çayeli district of Rize, 3 people died and 4 were injured in a chain collision involving 2 cars and 1 minibus on the Black Sea Coastal Road. After the crash, a fire broke out in two vehicles and was extinguished by firefighting teams, while an investigation into the accident has been initiated.
In a chain traffic accident involving 2 cars and 1 minibus on the Black Sea Coastal Road in Çayeli district of Rize, 3 people lost their lives and 4 people were injured. Following the accident, the fire that broke out in two vehicles was extinguished by firefighting teams.
ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON THE BLACK SEA COASTAL ROAD
The accident occurred around 23:00 in the Limanköy village area of Çayeli district on the Black Sea Coastal Road. A car traveling in the Artvin-Rize direction, whose driver and license plate have not yet been identified, lost control, crossed into the opposite lane, and collided with one car and one minibus.
TWO VEHICLES CAUGHT FIRE
Following the violent collision, a fire broke out in two of the vehicles. Upon notification, numerous health, firefighting, and police teams were dispatched to the scene. The fire was brought under control and extinguished by firefighting teams.
3 PEOPLE LOST THEIR LIVES
According to initial assessments, 3 people died in the accident, while 4 people were injured. The injured were taken to hospitals after first aid was administered by health teams at the scene.
ROAD CLOSED TO TRAFFIC
Due to the accident, the Black Sea Coastal Road was closed to traffic for a while. Long vehicle queues formed in the area, and drivers were directed to alternative routes. The investigation into the accident continues.