13.06.2026 13:10
A fight between two passengers on Istanbul's Marmaray quickly escalated. According to claims, one of the parties also attacked a security guard who intervened to calm the situation, drawing reactions from other passengers. The moments were captured on a mobile phone camera.
The images of the fight in Marmaray have become a trending topic. The chaos following the attack on a security guard sparked debate, bringing the recent increase in violent incidents in public transportation back into focus.
The fight that broke out in a carriage of Istanbul's Marmaray line, where passengers were traveling, was captured on a mobile phone camera. The footage shared on social media accounts quickly generated a widespread reaction.
ARGUMENT TURNS INTO A FIGHT
According to allegations, a dispute broke out for an unknown reason between two individuals traveling on Marmaray. The verbal tension quickly escalated into a physical fight.
It was claimed that a security guard who intervened to separate the parties was also attacked. In the footage, some passengers can be seen trying to break up the fight during the scuffle.
THOSE MOMENTS ON CAMERA
The footage recorded by one of the passengers in the carriage shows the tension between the parties and the subsequent scuffle. The images have also brought forward discussions regarding security issues in public transportation.
VIOLENCE IN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION BACK ON THE AGENDA
The latest incident on Marmaray has brought similar cases in Istanbul's public transportation back to the fore. Recently, disputes among passengers on both Marmaray and metrobus lines turning into violence are causing public concern.
A recent incident on Marmaray, where a dispute turned into a fight resulting in the death of a person, remained on the agenda for a long time. Similarly, some fights and scuffles at metrobus stops and on vehicles have also resulted in fatalities, leading to calls for new measures regarding public transportation safety.
METROBUS ARGUMENT ENDED IN MURDER
One of the most recent fatal incidents involving the metrobus occurred on June 7, 2026, at Istanbul's Beylikdüzü Metrobus Stop. According to allegations, a dispute broke out between 22-year-old Ferdi Aras, who was traveling on the metrobus, and a father and son over a 'side glance'. The argument, which ended when passengers intervened, reignited after the parties got off at the stop. In the incident that turned into a knife fight, Ferdi Aras was seriously injured and died at the hospital he was taken to. One of the suspects detained in connection with the incident was arrested.
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