A Deadly crash during busy traffic in Istanbul's Kucukcekmece area killed one person and hurt 38, with two needing urgent medical attention.
A terrible crash happened during the rush hour in Istanbul’s busy Kucukcekmece district on the European side of the city, shocking everyone.
The accident, which took place when the streets were packed with people, ended up with one person dead and 38 others hurt, including two who were in serious trouble.
Kucukcekmece, a crowded place known for its heavy traffic, turned into a mess as the crash happened.
People and commuters were caught up in the chaos as emergency teams rushed to help those hurt. The crash involved several cars, with reports saying that a mix of things like too much traffic and possibly a driver losing control might have caused it.
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People who saw it said it was horrifying. “It all went down so quickly,” one person said. “There was a loud bang, and then everyone started screaming. It was scary.”
Emergency workers, like ambulances, firefighters, and police, were called right away. They worked non-stop to free people stuck in the cars and give first aid to those hurt.
The two people in the most critical condition were quickly taken to the hospital, where doctors are trying their best to save them.
The area was blocked off by the police to handle the situation and look into what caused the crash.
Traffic around the area was a mess, with big delays reported as the police worked to clear the area and collect evidence.