Tanker overturned in Bakırköy: 1 person injured, road closed to traffic
Quick Look
- A tanker loaded with 15 tons of LNG was unable to take a turn and overturned in Florya, Istanbul.
- While the driver was slightly injured in the accident, the road was closed to traffic due to the risk of gas leakage and security measures were taken.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
A tanker loaded with 15 tons of LNG overturned on Florya New Airport Street.
The incident took place around 07.30 on Florya New Airport Street. While the tanker loaded with 15 tons of LNG, plate 27 AKT 490, was driving on the street, the driver lost control of the steering wheel at the bend. The tanker overturned after hitting the barriers.
While the driver exited the tanker with his own means, many medical, police and fire brigade teams were dispatched to the scene.
Medical teams arrived at the scene and took the slightly injured driver to the hospital by ambulance. Due to the gas leak in the tanker, the road was closed to traffic and security measures were taken in the surrounding area. The overturned tanker and the road closed to traffic were viewed from the air.
Open Questions
- Has the gas leak been completely controlled?
- When will the road be opened to traffic?
