02.09.2026 07:20
In the Can district of Canakkale, a car struck a family of four who were trying to cross the road. In the accident, 5-year-old Masal Celik lost her life, while 4 people, including the driver and other family members, were injured. As the injured were taken to the hospital, police launched an investigation into the accident.
In Canakkale, a car struck a family of four who were trying to cross the road. In the accident, 5-year-old Masal Celik lost her life, and 4 people were injured.
CAR HIT A FAMILY OF FOUR
The accident occurred around 22:30 in the Gungoren area of Istiklal District, Can district. The car, driven by O.D. with license plate 17 PC 410, hit a family of four who were trying to cross the road. The out-of-control car came to a stop after crashing into an electricity pole on the roadside.
5-YEAR-OLD MASAL COULD NOT BE SAVED
Upon reports from those nearby, health and police teams were dispatched to the scene. In the accident, the driver O.D. and from the family trying to cross the road, father B.C., mother C.C., and their daughters Z.C. and Masal Celik were injured.
The injured were taken to Can State Hospital by ambulances. Severely injured 5-year-old Masal Celik could not be saved despite all medical interventions.
OTHER INJURED TRANSFERRED TO CANAKKALE
The other injured were transferred to Canakkale Mehmet Akif Ersoy State Hospital for continued treatment.
Police have launched an investigation into the accident.