Horrific accident on May 1st! 2 workers died tragically

01.05.2026 13:21

In the accident that occurred on May 1, Labor and Solidarity Day in Ankara, a van that went out of control rolled downhill and crushed two workers. The workers were dragged for meters and died at the scene. While identification efforts for the workers, who were reportedly employed by a subcontractor, are ongoing, an investigation into the incident has been launched.

Two workers died after being trapped under a runaway pickup truck during the May Day Labor and Solidarity Day celebrations in Ankara.

PICKUP TRUCK CAREENED DOWNHILL

The accident occurred on Şemsettin Günaltay Street in the Çankaya district. According to reports, the pickup truck went out of control and began careening downhill.

WORKERS DRAGGED FOR METERS

Two workers employed by a subcontractor were caught under the runaway pickup truck and dragged for meters. Initial examinations at the scene confirmed the workers had died.

IDENTIFICATION PROCESS UNDERWAY

While teams continue their investigations at the scene, efforts to identify the deceased workers are ongoing.