Car collision and vehicle fire in Maltepe, Istanbul

On Sunday, June 14, 2026, at approximately 02:00, a serious road accident occurred on Turgut Ozal Avenue in the Maltepe district of Istanbul. A vehicle driven by a 25-year-old collided with a vehicle driven by a 29-year-old at an intersection. Following the impact, one of the vehicles caught fire. The incident was recorded by a motorcyclist's helmet camera. Reports vary on the number of casualties, with some sources stating three people were injured and others citing four, including two individuals in critical condition. All three confirmed victims include the two drivers and one passenger. Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances and causes of the accident.