Car crashes into retaining wall in Istanbul, injuring three
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- A car crashed into a retaining wall in Istanbul's Ataşehir district after the driver lost control.
- Three individuals were extracted from the vehicle by firefighters and transported to the hospital, with one reported in serious condition.
- Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident.
A serious accident occurred in Istanbul's Ataşehir district on Thursday afternoon when a car veered off the road and struck a retaining wall. The incident happened around 2:15 PM on Üniversite Yolu Caddesi in İnönü Mahallesi.
The vehicle, identified by license plate 41 AFR 526, was traveling downhill on Piri Mehmet Paşa Caddesi. The driver, identified as O.Y., reportedly lost control of the car, leading to the collision.
Emergency services, including firefighters, police, and medical teams, responded to the scene. Firefighters worked to free three people trapped inside the vehicle. They were then handed over to medical personnel for immediate treatment.
The driver, O.Y., along with two passengers, M.K. and A.Ö., were taken to the hospital by ambulance. Reports indicate that M.K.'s condition is severe. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash has been initiated.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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