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Woman killed by municipal garbage truck in Erzurum
Elif Kaya, a 47-year-old mother of two, was killed in a traffic accident in Erzurum, Turkey.
The crash happened in the Ilıca neighborhood of the Aziziye district around midday.
A garbage truck belonging to the Aziziye municipality hit her while turning as she walked past carrying bags.
People nearby tried to help, and emergency services were called, but medical staff confirmed she had died.
Police detained the truck driver, identified as E.Ö., and opened an investigation into the crash.
Kaya’s body was taken to the Forensic Medicine Institute’s morgue after investigators examined the scene.
A 47-year-old woman was killed after being struck by a municipal garbage truck in Erzurum.
The crash happened as the truck was maneuvering in the Ilıca neighborhood of Aziziye.
The woman, Elif Kaya, was walking with bags when the truck hit her.
The driver was taken into custody, and police began investigating the crash.
- Who
- Elif Kaya, a 47-year-old mother of two, was killed. The garbage truck was driven by E.Ö., 27.
- What
- A municipal garbage truck struck and killed Kaya while maneuvering.
- When
- Yesterday at noon, according to the article published on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Ilıca neighborhood, Aziziye district, Erzurum, Turkey.
- Why
- The truck hit Kaya while maneuvering; the cause of the crash is not stated.
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The garbage truck struck Elif Kaya as she walked with bags in Ilıca.
Emergency and police teams arrived, and health workers confirmed Kaya had died.
The driver was taken into custody, and police began investigating.
- Victim
- Elif Kaya, 47, a mother of two
- Location
- Ilıca neighborhood, Aziziye district, Erzurum
- Truck owner
- Aziziye Municipality
- Driver
- E.Ö., 27; taken into custody
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