09.11.2026 23:42
The chain traffic accident that occurred in Pendik sent CHP Pendik District Chairman Abidin Ekren to the hospital. In the accident, the car went out of control, hit a road maintenance sign and then two vehicles, and overturned; Ekren, who was trapped in the vehicle, was rescued by fire brigade teams. It was learned that Ekren was intubated when he was taken to the hospital, and it was reported that he is in life-threatening danger.
In a traffic accident that occurred in Pendik, Istanbul, CHP Pendik District Chairman Abidin Ekren was seriously injured. The car driven by Ekren, who lost control of the steering wheel, hit a road maintenance sign and then hit two more vehicles, rolling over onto its side. Ekren, who was trapped in the vehicle, was rescued by fire crews and taken to hospital.
CAR HIT THREE VEHICLES
The accident occurred at around 20:45 in the Kurtköy direction of Tersane Bridge in Kaynarca Neighborhood, Pendik.
According to information obtained, the car with license plate 34 RAB 718, traveling on the Sabiha Gökçen Airport connection road, hit a road maintenance sign after its driver lost control of the steering wheel. The car, thrown off course by the impact, hit two more vehicles in front of it and then rolled over onto its side.
CREWS RESCUED EKREN TRAPPED IN VEHICLE
Following reports from citizens who saw the accident, police, medical, and fire crews were dispatched to the area. It was determined that the trapped driver was CHP Pendik District Chairman Abidin Ekren.
Ekren, who was removed from the vehicle through the work of fire crews, received initial treatment at the scene by medical teams. It was learned that Ekren, who was taken to hospital, was intubated when brought to the hospital and that his condition was serious.
Police teams launched an investigation into the cause of the accident.