[87943] Traffic accidents across Turkey: From a fatal heart attack to a navigation error

Traffic accidents in Turkey: Summary of events on June 18, 2026

During the last 24 hours, a number of traffic accidents were reported in Turkey that drew the attention of the country's media. The events demonstrate various dangers on the roads, ranging from sudden health issues of drivers to technological malfunctions.

Fatal accident in Izmir

According to a report by the channel Sondakika Haber Gündem, which covers breaking news, a driver in the city of Izmir suffered a heart attack while driving. According to the channel, as a result of the heart attack, the driver lost control of his vehicle, collided with two parked vehicles on the side of the road, and died.

Vehicle fell into a stream due to a navigation error

In a separate incident, the channel TGRT HABER, known for general and diverse news coverage, reported a particularly bizarre accident. According to the report, a driver found himself in a stream after blindly trusting the instructions of his navigation system. The report was described under the headline "navigasyonun azizliğine uğradı" (fell victim to the mercy of navigation), using a common Turkish expression to describe malfunctions caused by the use of technology.