09.08.2025 23:10
Discounts offered for the opening of a store in Sultangazi, Istanbul, led to a stampede. As hundreds of citizens rushed to the store to take advantage of the discounted products, chaos ensued, and some individuals faced the risk of being trampled. Those who were unable to enter reacted by banging on the shutters. These moments were captured on camera.
Citizens who heard that there would be a big discount at the opening of a store selling home products in the 50th Year Neighborhood of Sultangazi district in Istanbul started to line up from early hours of the morning.
CROWD AT THE STORE OPENING DUE TO 'DISCOUNT'
As the store doors opened, the crowd rushed inside, causing a stampede. The staff's efforts to control the crowd and ensure safety by allowing customers in groups of five further escalated the tension. Many citizens who were left outside and waited for a long time reacted to the situation.
SHUTTERS PUNCHED, CITIZENS FACED RISK OF BEING CRUSHED
Some angry members of the crowd who were not allowed inside protested the practice by punching the store's shutters and booing and applauding. During the chaos, some citizens faced the risk of being crushed, and it was observed that there were occasional heated arguments among the crowd.