Car plunges into the sea on Bartın-Kastamonu highway: 1 dead

One person lost their life in a tragic traffic accident on the highway connecting Kurucaşile district of Bartın and Cide district of Kastamonu. The car, driven by K.T., went out of control after the driver lost steering control. The vehicle crossed the retaining wall on the left side of the road and plunged into the sea below. Following the accident, health and gendarmerie teams were swiftly dispatched to the area. Despite all interventions made at the scene, it was determined that the driver K.T. passed away.

According to initial information obtained, the section where the accident occurred is known as a coastal road and has a topography surrounded by the sea on one side. As a result of the driver completely losing control at the steering wheel, the vehicle swerved, jumped over the safety wall at the roadside, and plunged into the water. It is known that curves and climatic conditions pose an extra risk for drivers on such roads. It is not yet clear whether there was any technical fault or if another vehicle was involved at the time of the accident. Investigations are being carried out at the scene to clarify the exact details of the accident.

Citizens in the vicinity who witnessed the accident immediately reported the situation to the 112 Emergency Call Center, and this rapid notification enabled teams to be dispatched to the area. Immediately after the notification, numerous health teams and gendarmerie personnel were directed to the region. Upon arriving at the scene, the teams launched an intensive rescue and identification effort at the point where the vehicle fell into the sea. Health teams mobilized all available resources to assess the condition of the driver, who was trapped in the vehicle or in the water. However, following all health checks, it was tragically confirmed that the driver had passed away at the scene.

Following the death of the driver K.T., gendarmerie teams launched a comprehensive investigation and inquiry at the accident site. Security measures were taken at the scene, traffic flow was ensured in a controlled manner, and evidence was collected. A detailed examination is being conducted by technical teams to answer the question of why the vehicle lost control and crossed the retaining wall. Authorities are focused on determining the exact cause of the accident by investigating the driver's speed at that moment, any possible technical failure in the vehicle, and the road conditions. During this process, statements will be collected, and a legal process regarding the incident will be initiated.

This tragic event has once again highlighted how careful drivers must be in the dangerous sections of the region's highways. It is known that the coastal road between Kurucaşile and Cide sometimes contains challenging geographical conditions and requires attention. Local authorities frequently emphasize that road safety measures must be increased to prevent such accidents from recurring. Since traffic accidents claim thousands of lives every year in our country and around the world, authorities remind drivers to obey traffic rules and fasten their seatbelts. This tragic accident has deeply saddened both the local community and road safety authorities, leading to a review of precautions.