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At a glance
- A minibus driver in Çatallı, Turkey, suffered a fatal heart attack while driving.
- The driver, Cantürk Topal, managed to steer the vehicle into a barrier, preventing a more serious accident.
- Passengers were unharmed, but Topal was rushed to the hospital where he later died.
A minibus driver in Turkey's Çatallı neighborhood tragically died after suffering a heart attack while behind the wheel. Cantürk Topal, 38, was driving his minibus, identified by license plate 52 M 0504, towards Ordu after picking up passengers.
During the journey, Topal experienced a sudden heart attack. In a remarkable display of presence of mind, he managed to control the vehicle and steer it into a roadside barrier, bringing it to a safe stop. This action likely prevented a more catastrophic collision, given that the minibus was full of passengers.
Following the incident, passengers immediately contacted emergency services. Medical teams arrived at the scene and transported Topal to Ulubey State Hospital. Despite all efforts to save him, Cantürk Topal succumbed to his heart attack. Fortunately, all passengers on board escaped the incident without any injuries, thanks to the driver's controlled maneuver.
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