Truck Crashes Into Underpass in Bakırköy, Overturns Onto Adjacent IETT Bus: 6 Injured
Truck Crashes Into Underpass in Bakırköy, Overturns Onto Adjacent IETT Bus: 6 Injured
A traffic accident that occurred in Istanbul's Bakırköy district on the morning of August 27, 2024, has once again highlighted the dangers posed by urban transportation safety and height violations at underpasses. The truck bearing license plate 35 BCJ 694, traveling westbound on Rauf Orbay Street toward Florya, struck the upper structure of the Havuzlu Junction underpass in front of the Yeşilyurt Air War School when its flatbed's height exceeded the clearance. The impact caused the truck to lose control and overturn onto an IETT bus traveling in the adjacent lane.
Security camera footage from the moment of impact reveals that the truck's flatbed struck the underpass's upper beam with force, causing it to roll suddenly to the left and collapse onto the bus bearing license plate 34 HL 7642 operating the BN1 line between Eminönü and Halkalı directly in its path. The bus driver, Zeynel G., and some passengers were jolted moments before the crash by the loud impact sound, and the weight of the overturned flatbed caused severe damage to the upper section of the bus.
Casualties and Emergency Response
A total of 6 people were injured in the accident—those aboard the bus and truck. The injured were extracted from the vehicles by nearby residents and rapidly deployed police, fire, and emergency services, then transferred to hospitals. While the injured were reported to be out of life-threatening danger, the bus's upper section was severely crushed, prompting intensive security measures at the scene for some time.
Fire crews were forced to use hydraulic cutters and lifting airbags due to the truck flatbed overturning onto the bus. The road was closed to two-way traffic for approximately one hour.
How Did the Accident Occur?
According to initial investigations, truck driver Şenol M. failed to notice that the flatbed's covers were not fully secured or that the height adjustment was improper. Despite height warning signs at the underpass, the truck did not reduce speed, and at the moment of impact, it swerved into the left lane and overturned.
Experts point to three main errors in accidents of this type:
Failure to verify flatbed height,
Driver inattention and excessive speed,
Inadequate sensor and warning systems at underpasses.
Similar accidents have occurred previously on Istanbul's busy transit corridors, with height clearance violations at overpasses and underpasses creating significant hazards.
Traffic Impact
The accident caused prolonged traffic congestion on Bakırköy's coastal road. The BN1 line experienced service delays. The bus was lifted with a tow truck, while the truck flatbed was removed from above the bus using a crane.
Security Cameras Confirmed the Incident
The footage shows:
The truck did not reduce speed as it approached the underpass,
The flatbed struck the upper beam forcefully and lurched forward,
The bus was crushed on its side over a wide section
all clearly visible.
This footage once more underscores how improper height adjustment and warning violations can produce fatal consequences.
Key Points:
A truck that crashed into an underpass in Bakırköy overturned and crushed an IETT bus; 6 people were injured.
After striking the underpass, the truck flatbed rolled uncontrollably to the left.
The upper section of the BN1 line bus sustained severe damage.
The moment of impact was recorded by security cameras.
Traffic was disrupted for an extended period; crane and fire crews responded.
Experts recommend expanding sensor-based systems to counter height violations.
We recommend reading our detailed analysis titled "Root Cause Analysis of Container Truck Collisions with Bridges" related to this topic.
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