TRT Haber reporter Fatih Tüysüz’s car, driven by TRT News Artvin Correspondent Fatih Tüysüz, collided with rocks on the side of the road at the 12th kilometer of the Artvin-Erzurum highway. The accident resulted in injuries to the driver, as well as the owner of Çoruh Postası Newspaper, Tolga Gül. Both individuals were provided with initial medical care at the scene by 112 Emergency Health teams and then transported to Artvin State Hospital.
Despite receiving treatment, Gül, who was also the former President of the Artvin Journalists Association, succumbed to his injuries. Tüysüz, who was severely injured in the accident, continues to receive medical treatment at the same hospital. The accident has shocked the journalism community in Artvin, and tributes have poured in for the victims from their colleagues and well-wishers.
In response to the tragic accident, the Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun took to social media to express his condolences. Altun offered his prayers and condolences for the late Tolga Gül, the owner of Çoruh Postası Newspaper, who lost his life in the accident. He also wished a speedy recovery for Fatih Tüysüz, the injured TRT Haber reporter, and hoped for his quick healing.
The news of the accident has deeply saddened the local community in Artvin and Erzurum, as well as the wider journalism community in Turkey. The loss of Tolga Gül, a respected media figure and owner of a local newspaper, has left a void in the industry. Meanwhile, the focus remains on the recovery of Fatih Tüysüz, who is undergoing treatment for his injuries in the hospital.
As investigations into the cause of the accident continue, friends and colleagues of Tolga Gül are mourning the loss of a passionate journalist and community leader. The tragic incident serves as a reminder of the risks journalists face while carrying out their duties, and the need for improved safety measures on the roads. The journalism community will remember Gül’s contributions to the field and his commitment to reporting on issues that matter to the people of Artvin and beyond.
