Municipal bus crashes into business: 7 injured in Mamak

In the Mamak district of the capital Ankara, a municipal bus lost control while driving and crashed into a business. 7 people were injured in the incident, and it is alleged that the bus driver suffered a heart attack.

In Ankara, a municipal bus serving the Kızılay-Zirvekent line lost control on Mamak Street during the morning hours, first hitting a transformer on the street and three parked vehicles. The bus, unable to stop, then plowed into an auto accessory shop. The accident site is located right next to Şafaktepe Park.

Among the injured was the bus driver, and a total of seven people were taken to the hospital with various injuries. Emergency medical teams arrived at the scene shortly after the incident, provided initial treatment to the injured, and then transported them to nearby hospitals for further care. Police teams secured the area and managed traffic flow in a controlled manner for a while.

Power was cut in the area due to the impact. While teams have begun work to repair the damaged transformer, significant material damage was also caused to the shop and the vehicles.

Local shopkeepers who witnessed the moment of the incident stated that the bus was moving fast. Shopkeeper Ali Yağlı said, "The bus was fast. People are saying 'the driver had a heart attack.' He was already in shock and not himself."

It was stated that the investigation into the accident is ongoing. The exact cause of the incident will be clarified following the completion of the examinations.

News Source: 12punto