A pickup truck under the management of S.A. collided with a car driven by M.A. near the Karadut village junction on the Kahta-Gerger highway. Upon receiving reports from bystanders, health, police, and fire teams were dispatched to the scene.
The accident resulted in injuries to the drivers and 8 other individuals in the vehicles. The injured were transported to Kahta State Hospital by ambulances, with M.E.A., who was in critical condition, being transferred to Adıyaman Training and Research Hospital.
Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the collision, but investigations are ongoing. The road where the accident occurred has been temporarily closed to traffic as emergency response teams work to clear the scene and gather evidence.
Local residents have expressed concern over the safety of the road where the accident took place, citing previous incidents and inadequate road maintenance as contributing factors. Calls have been made for authorities to take action to improve road safety in the area.
The injured individuals are currently receiving medical treatment, and their conditions are being closely monitored by hospital staff. Meanwhile, local authorities are urging drivers to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations to prevent further accidents on the road. Further updates on the situation will be provided as the investigation progresses.
