Road Asphalt Truck Couldn't Take the Bend and Crashed in Avcılar, Driver Injured
Quick Look
- Avcılar, D-100 Highway Ambarlı side road, at 03.30, a road asphalting truck driver lost directional control and fell into the underpass after failing to take the bend.
- The driver was injured, medical teams took him to the hospital.
- The road was closed to traffic and reopened after being cleaned.
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Why It Matters
Avcılar District is a region located in the southeast part of Istanbul, where important transportation networks such as the D-100 Highway pass. Construction and maintenance work is frequently carried out in the region.
The accident occurred at around 03.30 on Avcılar, D-100 Highway Ambarlı side road. According to the information obtained, the road asphalting truck with plate number 23 LF 218, affiliated with the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, could not take the turn as a result of its driver losing control of the steering wheel for an unknown reason and fell on the Avcılar Ambarlı Underpass road. The truck driver was injured in the accident. While passersby rushed to help, they also informed the police, fire brigade and medical teams. Medical teams arrived at the scene and gave first aid to the injured person and took him to the nearest hospital.
THE ROAD WAS CLOSED TO TRAFFIC FOR A TIME
Police teams arriving at the scene closed the road to two-way traffic and directed the vehicles to alternative roads to prevent a second accident. The truck was removed from the scene by crane. After the road was cleared, police teams opened the road to vehicle passage. Police teams launched an investigation into the accident.
Open Questions
- What is the exact reason why the truck driver lost directional control?
- What is the driver's current health condition?
- When exactly was the road reopened after the accident?
