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Truck Over Barriers After Car Collision on Northern Marmara Highway

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A truck on the Northern Marmara Highway lost control after being hit by a car, crashing through barriers and exiting the road.
  • The accident occurred on a rain-slicked road, causing significant traffic congestion.
  • Fortunately, no fatalities or injuries were reported, and traffic eventually returned to normal after the vehicles were cleared.

A serious accident on the Northern Marmara Highway caused significant traffic disruptions earlier today. A truck, after being struck by a car on the rain-slicked road, veered out of control, collided with another truck, and ultimately breached the safety barriers, ending up off the road. While the incident resulted in a lengthy traffic jam on the Edirne-bound lanes, the most fortunate aspect is that no one was killed or injured. This near-miss serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of driving in adverse weather conditions. The highway, a critical artery for transportation, experienced considerable congestion as a result of the crash. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene, and once the damaged vehicles were removed, traffic flow was restored. Investigations into the exact cause of the accident have been initiated by the authorities. We urge all drivers to exercise extreme caution, especially during rainfall, and to maintain safe distances to prevent such incidents.

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