Military truck overturned in Bolu Mountain area in Turkey; major traffic artery blocked

Road accident involving a military truck causes heavy traffic disruptions in Turkey

A significant road accident occurred today (June 23, 2026) in the Bolu Mountain area in the Düzce province, Turkey. According to reports from the local channels gdh, a truck transporting a load defined as "military ammunition" overturned on the D-100 highway in the lane towards Istanbul.

Following the accident, part of the highway was closed to traffic. As reported by Gündem Hattı, this is an accident in the Bakacak area in the Kaynaşlı district. The TGRT HABER channel noted that the truck lost control, leading to its overturning and the shutdown of the central axis.

Security forces, including the police, gendarmerie, and fire and rescue teams, were summoned to the scene of the incident. Gündem Hattı emphasized that the authorities imposed a security cordon around the scene of the incident and began directing vehicles to alternative routes through the village of Darıyeri Hasanbey. As of this moment, the identity of the driver has not yet been released by the authorities.

The Turkish media sources reporting on the incident are general news outlets focused on ongoing reports, and no contradictions were reported between the various sources regarding the fact of the accident or its content. The central focus of the reports remains on the traffic disruption and the actions being taken to secure the sensitive cargo.