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Crash on Istanbul bridge causes traffic delays
A collision at the 15 July Martyrs Bridge entrance in Istanbul caused traffic delays on the route toward the Asian side.
The accounts disagree on the number of vehicles: one says two cars, while another says three cars and two SUVs.
The cause of the crash was not known.
Police, firefighters and medical teams were sent to the scene, and one account said crews were still working there.
The crash led to traffic congestion toward the Asian side and on connecting roads.
One account said traffic returned to normal after the damaged vehicles were removed; the other said work was still under way.
A crash at the entrance to Istanbul’s 15 July Martyrs Bridge caused traffic congestion.
Sabah reported that five vehicles were involved, while Habertürk reported that two cars were involved.
The crash occurred at the entrance for traffic crossing from the European side toward the Asian side.
Sabah said police, fire and medical teams were sent to the scene and traffic returned to normal after the vehicles were removed.
Habertürk reported that response work was still under way and traffic was congested toward the Asian side.
- Who
- The drivers and occupants of the vehicles involved; their identities are not stated.
- What
- A crash caused traffic congestion. Sabah reported five vehicles, while Habertürk reported two cars.
- When
- November 2, 2026. The exact time of the crash is not stated.
- Where
- At the entrance to Istanbul’s 15 July Martyrs Bridge, toward the Asian side.
- Why
- The cause of the crash is not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Vehicles crashed at the bridge entrance, and police, fire and medical teams were dispatched to the scene.
The vehicles were removed and traffic flow returned to normal.
Response work was continuing, with congestion reported toward the Asian side.
- Location
- 15 July Martyrs Bridge, Istanbul
- Sabah’s vehicle count
- 5 vehicles: 3 cars and 2 SUVs
- Habertürk’s vehicle count
- 2 cars
- Direction
- From the European side toward the Asian side
- Published
- November 2, 2026