Tram and IETT bus collided in Eyüpsultan, Istanbul.
According to the information received, after the accident that occurred in Alibeyköy, a large number of health, police and firefighters were sent to the scene.
Passengers on the bus hit by the tram were injured.
In the statement made by Metro Istanbul, it was said, “Our services are temporarily between Cibali-University stations on our T5 Cibali-Alibeyköy Pocket Bus Terminal Tram Line.”
THE MOMENT OF THE ACCIDENT IS ON CAMERA
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The accident in which the IETT bus and the tram collided in Alibeyköy is on camera
Tram and IETT bus collided in Eyüpsultan, Istanbul. According to the information received, after the accident that occurred in Alibeyköy, many health, police and fire crews were sent to the scene after the situation was reported. While the citizens were evacuated, it was learned that 2 people were injured due to the accident.
As the tram derailed due to the accident, the bus crashed into another vehicle on the road. 11 people were injured, one seriously. 1 person stuck in the IETT bus was rescued by firefighters. The injured were taken to the hospital by ambulance.
Firefighters and paramedics continue to work in the area.
On the other hand, the moment of the accident was recorded by the security camera.
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Disastrous accident in Istanbul: Tram collided with IETT
Tram and IETT bus collided in Eyüpsultan, Istanbul. According to the information received, after the accident that occurred in Alibeyköy, a large number of health, police and firefighters were sent to the scene. Passengers on the bus hit by the tram were injured. A large number of police, firefighters and ambulances were dispatched to the scene. In the statement made by Metro Istanbul, it was said, ‘Our services are temporarily between Cibali-University stations on our T5 Cibali-Alibeyköy Pocket Bus Terminal Tram Line.’
