Protest that blocked Istanbul traffic on the July 15 Martyrs Bridge
A person who climbed onto his vehicle on a bridge in Istanbul and protested with a gun and a flag was detained.
Quick Look
- A person who climbed onto his vehicle with a gun and a flag on the Istanbul 15 July Martyrs Bridge was persuaded and taken into custody after the protest that lasted about an hour.
- Due to the incident, traffic on the bridge came to a halt in both directions.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
It is a security incident that took place on the 15 July Martyrs Bridge, one of the main transportation arteries of Istanbul.
A person protested on the July 15 Martyrs Bridge in Istanbul, holding a gun and flags. The protest, which started around 10.30, ended around 11.45.
The activist, who was persuaded to get off his vehicle, was detained and taken to the police station.
Due to the protest, long vehicle queues formed on both sides of the bridge.
The incident at the Anatolia-Europe crossing of the July 15 Martyrs Bridge took place around 10.30.
A person driving in the left lane at the bridge entrance stopped there and climbed onto his vehicle with a flag and a gun in his hand.
The first aid to the protester was given by the police on the bridge. In the images from the region, it was seen that special operations police were also dispatched to the scene.
Due to the action on the Beylerbeyi side of the bridge, traffic in both directions was stopped for a while.
Drivers who wanted to go from Anatolia to Europe were directed to the metrobus route. Transitions were provided from here for a while.
The police also blocked the road at the Europe-Anatolia crossing of the bridge. Drivers who did not wait here and wanted to return to Edirne were allowed.
Long vehicle queues formed in both directions.
Open Questions
- What is the identity of the activist and the purpose of the action?
- What is the type and condition of the weapon?
