Road collapses in Ümraniye, Istanbul

Sokullu Street has been closed to traffic due to a road collapse that occurred during construction in the İnkılap neighborhood of Ümraniye. Police and municipal teams are continuing their work at the scene.

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In an incident that occurred in the afternoon in Istanbul's Ümraniye district, a road collapsed during construction work. The incident took place around 15:30 on Sokullu Street in the İnkılap neighborhood.

RETAINING WALL COLLAPSED

At the construction site where the incident occurred, the road suffered a major collapse as a result of a retaining wall giving way. Due to the collapse, the road has been closed to traffic.

POLICE AND MUNICIPAL TEAMS AT THE SCENE

Following the collapse, police and municipal teams were dispatched to the scene. The teams took security measures in the area and ensured that traffic was diverted safely.