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Cause of Istanbul metro derailment announced - UPDATED
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- 19 June, 2026
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The derailment of a metro train in Istanbul has been caused by a malfunction in the switch (track turnout) mechanism, according to updated information.
According to Türkiye's NTV, cited by Report, three people were injured in the incident and were taken to hospital.
A metro train traveling toward Sabiha Gökçen International Airport has derailed in Istanbul.
According to Report, citing TRT Haber, the cause of the incident has not yet been determined.
Following the derailment, passengers evacuated the train cars on their own.
Emergency and technical services were dispatched to the scene. No information has been reported regarding injuries or casualties.
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