Two Workers Killed In Istanbul Truck Accident

Two workers performing sewage maintenance were dragged meters by a water truck in the Çankaya district of Istanbul. The incident occurred on Şemsettin Gün Altay Avenue after a truck reportedly lost control while attempting to climb a hill. Witnesses claimed stones placed behind the vehicle to assist the climb were removed by workers, causing the driver to lose traction when attempting to move forward. No casualty counts or specific injuries were provided in the report. Ankara Metropolitan Municipality stated the workers were employees of a private firm rather than the municipality. Last year, 2,105 workers died in occupational accidents, with traffic accidents cited as the leading cause of death. Witnesses claimed the vehicle appeared to accelerate backward uncontrollably. Relatives of the deceased were present at the scene.