High-Speed Train derails in Ankara: 4 injured

A High-Speed Train (YHT) set to enter service in Ankara derailed due to a technical malfunction during a test run. Four YHT employees sustained minor injuries in the accident.

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High-Speed Train derails in Ankara: 4 injured

The Ankara Governor's Office announced that four workers were slightly injured after High-Speed Train (YHT) carriages, which were set to enter service, derailed due to a technical malfunction during a test run in Mamak-Kayaş.

In a post on its Twitter account, the Ankara Governor's Office stated, "Four YHT employees were slightly injured in an accident that occurred when High-Speed Train carriages, which were set to enter service, derailed due to a technical malfunction during a test run in Mamak/Kayaş at 03:30 today. A technical and administrative investigation into the accident has been initiated."

Bugün 03.30 sularında Mamak/Kayaş’ta yeni hizmete alınacak Yüksek Hızlı Tren Vagonlarının test sürüşü sırasında teknik arıza nedeniyle raydan çıkması üzerine meydana gelen kaza sonucu dört YHT çalışanı hafif yaralanmıştır.
Kazayla ilgili teknik ve İdari inceleme başlatılmıştır.
— T.C. Ankara Valiliği (@AnkaraValiligi) October 14, 2023