A metro train derails in Istanbul's Kadıköy district, and passengers are evacuated safely.
A metro train on Istanbul’s Kadıköy-Sabiha Gökçen Airport line derailed in the Bostancı area, forcing passengers to walk through the tunnel to evacuate; three people were reported injured. The dramatic evacuation scene was quickly picked up by outlets across the city and national news networks.
The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality is expected to investigate the cause of the derailment, while service on the affected line remains suspended. Updates on the injured passengers’ conditions and any official safety review will determine how long the incident stays in the headlines.
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