1 person in critical condition after traffic accident in Defne district of Hatay

A serious traffic accident occurred late at night within the borders of Hatay's Defne district, specifically in the Subaşı Mahallesi area on the Antakya-Yayladağı highway. The automobile with license plate 31 AED 880, driven by Ü.D., crashed into the median at a junction and overturned after the driver lost control of the steering wheel. Three people trapped in the vehicle, which was thrown by the force of the impact, were rescued from the car as a result of coordinated efforts by fire and health teams dispatched to the scene. The injured were transported to Hatay Training and Research Hospital by ambulances dispatched immediately after the accident for necessary initial interventions.

According to information obtained from hospital sources, it has been reported that the health condition of Ü.D., the driver of the car, is critical and his life is in danger. It was stated that the other two people in the vehicle, who were in the passenger position, were also injured and their treatment continues in the hospital setting. The shock of the incident and the intensive care process experienced in the emergency room reveal the severity of the accident. The relatives of the injured and hospital staff have entered a period of anxious waiting due to the driver carrying a life risk.

Local residents and the local populace who have used this route for years and witnessed events emphasize that the turns and structural features of the road pose a major risk for drivers, especially at night. In their statements, citizens stated that similar negligence and speed-related accidents occur frequently on this road and expressed that drivers must adhere to speed limits. Local sources called for more precautions to be taken to prevent such accidents, especially on curved sections.

Traffic teams arriving at the scene took extensive security measures to intervene in the accident and ensure surrounding safety, controlling the flow of traffic. The damaged automobile involved in the accident was removed from the road with the help of a tow truck, while police teams initiated a detailed technical investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident. Partial examination and tracking work on the vehicle are being carried out meticulously to be added to the file with the official report to be prepared. Security forces are investigating why the driver lost control of the steering wheel.

Authorities plan to increase precautions to prevent similar tragic events on this highway, located within the borders of Defne district and used intensively. In light of the evidence collected regarding the formation of the accident, requests have emerged to strengthen traffic signaling and supervision in the region. The official report prepared regarding the incident is being filed to be submitted to judicial and administrative authorities, while developments in the health conditions of the accident victims continue to be followed closely.