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Driver Chases Down and Stops Runaway Car on Steep Hill in Istanbul

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A car began rolling backward down a hill in Başakşehir, Istanbul, after being parked.
  • The driver, who was descending the hill in another vehicle, noticed the runaway car and exited his own to pursue it.
  • He managed to stop the car just before it collided with another parked vehicle.

A dramatic scene unfolded in Istanbul's Başakşehir district when a parked car unexpectedly began to roll down a steep hill. The incident, which occurred around 11:00 AM on Süleyman Çelebi Street, saw the vehicle move backward without a driver.

The car is going, the car is sliding.

— WitnessA bystander's exclamation as the car began to slide down the hill.

Fortunately, another driver, who was descending the same hill in his own car, witnessed the runaway vehicle. Without hesitation, he stopped his car and sprinted after the rolling automobile. He managed to reach the sliding car and attempted to open its doors. When that failed, he grabbed onto the front fender and hood, desperately trying to bring the vehicle to a halt.

Watch your car.

— WitnessA bystander's warning as the car slid down the hill.

His quick thinking and brave actions prevented the car from crashing into other parked vehicles further down the street. Dashcam footage from the driver's car captured the entire event, showing his pursuit and struggle to stop the runaway car. Two bystanders also rushed to assist him in his efforts. The driver's intervention ultimately saved the vehicle from further damage and potential accidents.

I can't believe it.

— WitnessA bystander's reaction to the unfolding event.
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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.

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