Podcast25 injured in metrobus collision in Istanbul during rush hour
Twenty-five people were injured in a collision of two Istanbul metrobuses, long buses that use reserved lanes, during rush hour on July 5. The accident also resulted in mass pile-ups as one of the reserved lanes had to be temporarily closed.
Some 25 people were injured in a collision of two metrobuses, Istanbul's long buses that ride on reserved lanes, during morning rush hour on July 5.
The two vehicles collided around 8 a.m. in the suburban metrobus stop of Küçükçekmece Cennet Neighborhood, local agencies reported.
The collision reportedly occurred when one of the buses rear-ended another as it had stopped to allow passengers to get off.
Both drivers were injured in the accident, and numerous ambulances and police reported to the scene shortly after.