Commercial taxi caught fire in Beyoğlu: Tram services were stopped
Quick Look
- A fire broke out in a commercial taxi with plate number 34 TJU on Beyoğlu Müeyyetzade Mahallesi Kemeraltı Street around 20:00.
- The driver took the passenger out, fire brigade and police teams intervened.
- The street was closed and T1 tram services were stopped.
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Why It Matters
The fire occurred around 20:00 on Beyoğlu Müeyyetzade Mahallesi Kemeraltı Street. A fire broke out in the engine compartment of the commercial taxi with plate number 34 TJU, driven by Onur Y., for an unknown reason.
The fire occurred around 20:00 on Beyoğlu Müeyyetzade Mahallesi Kemeraltı Street.
According to the information obtained, a fire broke out in the engine compartment of the commercial taxi with plate number 34 TJU, managed by Onur Y., for an unknown reason.
Noticing the fire, the driver pulled over and took his passenger out. Upon notice, police and fire brigade teams were dispatched to the scene. While firefighters intervened in the fire, police teams closed the street and stopped T1 Kabataş-Bağcılar tram services as a precaution.
Fire crews intervened in the fire. An investigation has been launched into the cause of the fire. After the burning taxi was removed from the scene with the help of a tow truck, the street was opened to traffic and tram services resumed.
On the other hand, the moments when the commercial taxi caught fire were reflected in mobile phone footage.
What to Watch
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The results of the investigation regarding the cause of the fire will be announced.
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What was the cause of the fire?
- Was the passenger harmed?
- Who is the taxi manager Onur Y. and how is he affiliated with the taxi?
