05.07.2026 13:30
In the Edremit district of Balıkesir, a pickup truck whose driver lost control plunged into a creek. Two people, including one woman, died in the accident, while the driver survived injured.
In the Edremit district of Balıkesir, two people, including one woman, lost their lives when a van plunged into a creek, while the driver was rescued injured. The accident occurred around 04:30 in the Dalyan Neighborhood, at the Son Durak location, when Başak K. (26) lost control of the van with license plate 06 DL 2155. The out-of-control van skidded and fell into the creek. Başak K., who survived the accident injured and exited the vehicle on her own, stated that there were two more people in the van and asked for help from bystanders. The situation was reported to the 112 Emergency Call Center.
INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED INTO THE ACCIDENT
Upon the report, fire, medical, and police teams were dispatched to the scene. As the van was being lifted with a crane, a woman fell from the vehicle into the creek. Retrieved from the water by fire crews and handed over to medical teams, the woman was identified as Gizem K. and was determined to have lost her life. After the vehicle was completely removed from the water, a search revealed that Serkan B., found trapped in the van, had also died. Başak K. was taken by ambulance to Edremit State Hospital for treatment. An investigation into the accident has been initiated.