13.06.2026 22:20
A person suffering from depression due to family problems in Istanbul's Büyükçekmece district caused chaos on the D-100 Highway. After sitting in the middle of heavy traffic and attempting to harm himself with a knife, the individual was persuaded to abandon his suicide attempt through intense efforts by police teams; however, the closure of lanes in both directions led to kilometers-long vehicle queues on the main artery.
A person, who was reported to have psychological problems due to family issues, attempted to harm themselves with a knife on the D-100 Highway in Istanbul's Büyükçekmece district. The individual, who alarmed the police and caused long vehicle queues in the area, was taken into custody and hospitalized after intensive persuasion efforts by the teams.
SAT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE D-100 HIGHWAY
The incident occurred around 17:00 at the Mimaroba location of the D-100 Highway. According to reports, a person who fell into depression sat in the middle of the road amid fast-moving traffic. Despite all warnings from drivers and bystanders, the individual did not move, prompting citizens to immediately notify the police and medical teams.
SOME LANES OF THE ROAD WERE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC
Upon the report, numerous police teams were dispatched to the scene. For safety reasons, the police closed some lanes in both directions to ensure controlled traffic flow. Due to the narrowing of the road, heavy traffic quickly formed on the D-100 Highway, causing difficult moments for drivers.
ATTEMPTED TO HARM HIMSELF WITH A KNIFE WHEN HE SAW THE POLICE
When the suspect saw the police teams, he began to harm himself with a knife he pulled from his pocket. As a result of the police's patient and careful persuasion efforts, the individual dropped the knife and was brought under control. After the person was taken to the hospital for a medical check-up via the ambulance at the scene, the closed lanes were reopened, and traffic flow on the D-100 returned to normal.