08.05.2026 18:54
The fire that broke out in the engine compartment of a moving metrobus in Üsküdar was extinguished by firefighter teams.
The fire that broke out in the engine section of a metrobus traveling in Üsküdar was extinguished by firefighting teams. The fire occurred at the Acıbadem stop around 07:50. According to the information obtained, smoke rose from the engine section of the metrobus heading towards the 15 July Martyrs Bridge. The driver noticed the situation, stopped the vehicle, and evacuated the passengers. Upon notification, firefighting and police teams were dispatched to the scene.
THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE IS BEING INVESTIGATED
The fire was extinguished with the short intervention of firefighting teams. No injuries occurred in the incident, but the metrobus sustained damage. Due to the fire, metrobus services experienced a brief disruption. After the faulty vehicle was removed by a tow truck, services returned to normal. Teams have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire.