07.06.2025 13:20
A suspect armed with a weapon attempted suicide on the July 15 Martyrs Bridge. While there was heavy traffic during the transition from the European side to the Asian side, the armed suspect was taken into custody.
There were tense moments at the 15 July Martyrs Bridge in Istanbul. An armed suspect attempted suicide by climbing onto the railings while transitioning from the European side to the Asian side.
TRAFFIC CONGESTION OCCURRED
While police teams were dispatched to the scene, there was traffic congestion during the transition from the European side to the Asian side.
ARMED SUSPECT IN CUSTODY
The suspect, who was persuaded by the police teams, was taken into custody. With the conclusion of the incident, traffic flow on the bridge was restored in both directions.