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Nine injured in car crash on Tokat-Turhal highway

Nine injured in car crash on Tokat-Turhal highway

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A collision between two cars occurred at the Kalaycık village intersection on the Tokat-Turhal highway in Turkey.
  • Nine people were injured in the accident, with one driver sustaining life-threatening injuries.
  • Emergency services responded to the scene, and an investigation into the cause of the crash has been initiated.

A serious traffic accident occurred on the Tokat-Turhal highway in Turkey's Tokat province, resulting in multiple injuries. The collision happened at the Kalaycık village intersection late at night when two vehicles collided.

The accident involved a car traveling from Turhal towards Tokat and another vehicle attempting to turn from the intersection towards Kalaycık village. The impact left nine people injured.

Emergency medical teams were dispatched to the scene and provided initial treatment to the injured. All nine were subsequently transported by ambulance to nearby hospitals for further medical care. Authorities reported that one of the drivers, identified as Mehmet D., is in critical condition.

Jandarma forces have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash. The incident highlights ongoing traffic safety concerns on regional highways.

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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.