11.12.2024 22:01
A fire that broke out on the railway line at the Batıkent metro station in Ankara was caused by an electrical malfunction. While police and fire crews were dispatched to the scene, there were no injuries or fatalities. The fire was extinguished quickly, and services returned to normal.
A fire on the rail line at the Batıkent metro station in Ankara caused panic among passengers.
EXTINGUISHED IN A SHORT TIME
According to the information received, a small fire broke out due to an electrical fault on the rail line at the station. Upon notification, police, medical, and fire teams were dispatched to the scene. The fire, which did not result in any fatalities or injuries, was extinguished quickly, and passengers were evacuated from the station.
SERVICES RETURNED TO NORMAL
According to a statement from the EGO General Directorate, services were suspended at the Batıkent, Batımerkez, and Botanik stations until the fault was resolved. Bus services were organized to ensure the transportation of the evacuated passengers.
After the fault was resolved, metro services returned to normal.