A fatal metrobus accident occurred in the Sefaköy area of Küçükçekmece, Istanbul, at 08:48 on August 29, 2024, resulting in at least one death and dozens of injuries. The collision involved two metrobuses, with one reportedly losing control and crashing into the other coming from the opposite direction.Initial reports from various sources provide conflicting information about the number of casualties. While most sources confirm one fatality, the number of injured ranges from 38 to 53. Istanbul Governor Davut Gül stated that 38 people were injured, with two in critical condition.The accident’s cause is still under investigation, but preliminary reports suggest that ongoing road maintenance work in the area may have contributed to the incident. One passenger reported, ‘The metrobus was very crowded. Our bus was on its lane, but the other one swerved in because of the road work and there was a collision’. Additionally, the driver of one of the metrobuses claimed in his testimony, ‘I pressed the brakes, but they didn’t work’.As part of the ongoing investigation, the drivers of both metrobuses and a traffic controller have been taken into custody. Authorities are examining security camera footage to determine the exact cause of the accident.Officials, including Istanbul Governor Davut Gül, Küçükçekmece Mayor Kemal Çebi, and Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, have expressed their condolences and called for a thorough investigation. Mayor Çebi noted that while metrobus drivers undergo continuous training and are professionals, accidents can still occur.The accident caused significant disruption to traffic in the area, with metrobus services suspended in both directions. Emergency services were quickly dispatched to the scene, and the injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Key points
- A fatal metrobus accident in Küçükçekmece, Istanbul, resulted in at least one death and dozens of injuries.
- The accident occurred at 08:48 on August 29, 2024, possibly due to ongoing road maintenance work.
- The drivers of both metrobuses and a traffic controller have been taken into custody as part of the ongoing investigation.
Contradictions👾The number of injured varies across reports, ranging from 38 to 53.
👾Some sources report one fatality, while one source mentions a second death occurring in the hospital.
