12.05.2025 09:23
In Kağıthane, a minibus whose driver lost control of the steering wheel crashed into pedestrians. One person lost their life, and four others were injured in the incident. Following the accident, the police launched an investigation.
A minibus, whose driver lost control, crashed into pedestrians in Kağıthane. One person died in the accident, and four others were injured, three of whom are in serious condition. The accident occurred around 4:00 PM on Bakkal Street in Yahya Kemal Neighborhood. The minibus with license plate 34 LAA 224, driven by Osman K., lost control and crashed into pedestrians on the sidewalk. The minibus, which had lost its brakes, came to a stop after hitting a parked car with license plate 34 HMS 673.
1 PERSON DIED AT THE SCENE
Upon receiving reports from witnesses of the accident, police, fire brigade, and emergency medical teams arrived at the scene. During the teams' checks, it was determined that Elif Ö. (44), Ayşegül S. (52), and H.Ç.Ö. (9) were seriously injured as pedestrians on the sidewalk, and Mesut Kılıç (51) had died at the scene. The driver, Osman K., was also injured. After the initial interventions at the scene, the injured were taken to nearby hospitals by ambulances. The body of Mesut Kılıç, who lost his life, was taken to the morgue of the Forensic Medicine Institution after the police completed their investigations in the area. The police have launched an investigation into the accident.
ACCIDENT MOMENT CAPTURED ON CAMERA
The accident was recorded second by second by the security camera of a nearby business. The footage shows moments when the service vehicle, coming at high speed in heavy traffic, crashed onto the sidewalk and hit pedestrians.
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER SELLING FLOWERS INJURED
Meanwhile, it was learned that Ayşegül S., who was seriously injured in the accident, was selling flowers at a stand she set up on the sidewalk for Mother's Day.