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Caravan driver dies in crash in Sarıyer, Istanbul

15.05.2026 05:29 1 min 2 sources
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Caravan driver dies in crash in Sarıyer, Istanbul
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In Sarıyer, Istanbul, 34-year-old Okan Demir died after losing control on a curve, overturning and crashing into barriers. The accident occurred around 06:45 on 1st Zekeriyaköy Street.

On the morning of May 7, 2026, a fatal accident involving a caravan occurred in the Sarıyer district of Istanbul. According to sources, 34-year-old Okan Demir, driving a caravan with license plate 34 FC 4324, lost control on a curve on 1st Zekeriyaköy Street. The caravan overturned and crashed into barriers, breaking apart.

The driver was trapped between the barrier and the vehicle. Rescue teams extracted him, but medics pronounced him dead. Traffic on the road was blocked until the caravan was removed and debris cleared.

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