World · Middle East · 4 hrs ago
Erzincan-Erzurum highway reopens after landslide
Heavy rain triggered a landslide on the Erzincan-Erzurum highway in eastern Türkiye, between Üzümlü and Kargın, near Sansa Creek.
Rocks, soil and pooled water covered part of the road, so officials closed it in both directions as a precaution.
Road and emergency crews cleared debris and drained water from under culverts and bridges.
Several public agencies and the municipality took part, using heavy machinery and extra vehicles.
The route reopened in both directions after safety checks were completed.
Vehicles held at Aşkale and Ekşisu were then allowed through under controlled conditions.
The road is now open, though the passage of those waiting vehicles was being managed carefully.
The Erzincan-Erzurum highway reopened to traffic in both directions after a landslide.
Heavy rain sent rocks, soil and water onto the road at Sansa Creek, between Üzümlü and Kargın.
The route had been closed in both directions as a precaution.
Road, water management, emergency, provincial and municipal teams cleared debris and drained water from culverts and under bridges.
Vehicles waiting at Aşkale and Ekşisu were allowed to pass in a controlled manner.
- Who
- Road, water management, emergency, provincial administration and municipal teams carried out the cleanup.
- What
- The Erzincan-Erzurum highway reopened in both directions after a landslide.
- When
- Not stated
- Where
- At Sansa Creek, between Üzümlü and Kargın on the Erzincan-Erzurum highway.
- Why
- Heavy rain caused rocks, soil and water to flow onto the road, prompting a precautionary closure.
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Rocks, soil and water flowed onto the road at Sansa Creek.
Authorities closed the route in both directions as a precaution.
The highway reopened in both directions, and waiting vehicles were allowed to pass under control.
- Road section
- Sansa Creek, between Üzümlü and Kargın
- Cause
- Heavy rain
- Closure
- Both directions
- Waiting vehicles
- Aşkale and Ekşisu
- Reopening
- Traffic resumed in both directions