In Yatağan, a truck crashed through the guardrails and crossed into the opposite lane: 2 people were injured
On the Yatağan-Milas highway, a truck lost control, crashed through the median barriers, crossed into the opposite lane, and collided with a car. Two people were injured in the accident.
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In a traffic accident that occurred late at night in the Yatağan district of Muğla, a tractor-trailer lost control, crashed through the median barriers, and crossed into the oncoming lane. Two people were injured in the accident.
The accident occurred on the ramp leading out of the thermal power plant
The accident occurred on the Yatağan-Milas highway, on the ramp heading toward Milas just past the Yatağan Thermal Power Plant. According to reports, a truck traveling on the road is alleged to have made an improper passing maneuver.
At that moment, the out-of-control truck crashed through the median barriers, crossed into the oncoming lane, and collided with a car traveling in the opposite direction.
Two people were taken to the hospital
As a result of the collision, two people—one in the truck and one in the car—were injured. Upon receiving the report, Yatağan fire and emergency medical teams were dispatched to the scene.
After the teams provided initial medical care, the injured were taken to the hospital for treatment.
Truck driver sought
It is alleged that the driver of the truck, who is believed to have caused the accident, fled the scene. The investigation into the accident is ongoing.
Heavy truck traffic on the Yatağan-Milas route
The Yatağan-Milas highway is one of the routes with heavy truck traffic due to the mining and energy facilities in the region. Experts remind drivers to maintain a safe following distance on inclines, to be especially cautious when passing—particularly at night—and to obey speed limits.
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