Adana Chain Collision Kills 7 and Injures 7
A fatal chain traffic accident occurred on the Adana-Pozantı Highway in Turkey earlier today. The incident was triggered by a lorry that caught fire for unknown reasons. As firefighters rushed to extinguish the flames, a collision involving 2 pickup trucks, lorries, 4 cars, and 2 police vehicles occurred about 50 meters away from the burning vehicle.
Sadly, the accident resulted in the death of 7 people, while 7 others sustained varying degrees of injuries. Responding health and police teams were immediately dispatched to the scene to assist the injured.
The Ankara-bound lane of the highway was temporarily closed while authorities worked to clear the wreckage and attend to the victims. Governor Süleyman Elban, District Governor Fatih Karamahmut, and Pozantı Mayor Mustafa Çay were also present and received updates from officials.
At the time of writing, investigations are ongoing to determine the official cause of the accident. Residents and commuters in the area have been urged to remain cautious and vigilant while using the Adana-Pozantı Highway.
