Super League star and his wife narrowly escaped death: their 6-month-old baby was also with them

Super League star and his wife narrowly escaped death: their 6-month-old baby was also with them

11.08.2026 20:41

The minibus driven by 27-year-old footballer Atakan Akkaynak, who plays for Super League team Çorum FK, collided with a truck in the Tosya district of Kastamonu. It was learned that Atakan Akkaynak, his wife Saskia, and their 6-month-old baby, who were injured in the accident, are in good health.

Atakan Akkaynak, who plays for Trendyol Super League team Çorum FK, along with his wife and 6-month-old baby, narrowly escaped death.

THEY CRASHED INTO A TRUCK

The accident occurred around 15:00 on the D100 Highway at the Sapaca Village location in the Tosya district of Kastamonu. The minibus driven by Atakan Akkaynak, who will compete in the Super League this year for Arca Çorum FK, rear-ended a truck traveling in the same direction. In the accident, Atakan Akkaynak, along with his wife Saskia and their 6-month-old baby in the minibus, were slightly injured.

Atakan Akkaynak and family after accident

THEIR HEALTH CONDITIONS ARE GOOD

Following the notification from those around, police and medical teams were dispatched to the accident scene. After the medical teams provided first aid at the scene, the injured were taken to the hospital by ambulance. It was learned that the footballer and his family injured in the accident are in good condition.

An investigation has been initiated into the accident. 

Scene of accident involving Atakan Akkaynak

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