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Cengiz Kurtoğlu's concert postponed after accident

Cengiz Kurtoğlu's concert postponed after accident

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Turkish singer Cengiz Kurtoğlu suffered a fractured foot after his vehicle was involved in a traffic accident on the Konya road.
  • His planned concert in Ankara for June 16 has been postponed due to the injury.
  • Kurtoğlu released a statement on social media to his fans, announcing the postponement and promising a new date soon.

Renowned Turkish singer Cengiz Kurtoğlu sustained a fractured foot following a traffic accident while en route to a performance in Ankara. The incident occurred on the Konya road when the vehicle carrying the artist collided with another car.

Following initial on-site assessments, Kurtoğlu was transported to a hospital for a medical examination. Doctors confirmed a fracture in his foot. While his overall health condition is reported as good, he will be resting for a period as a precautionary measure.

Consequently, Kurtoğlu's scheduled concert in the capital city on June 16 has been postponed. The artist addressed his fans through his official social media account, stating, "Our highly anticipated Ankara stage on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, has been postponed to a later date due to health reasons. The new date will be shared as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding. With love..."

An investigation into the accident is underway. The new concert date will be announced after Kurtoğlu's recovery process is complete.

Our highly anticipated Ankara stage on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, has been postponed to a later date due to health reasons. The new date will be shared as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding. With love...

— Cengiz KurtoğluIn a statement released on his official social media account to his fans.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.