TCDD level crossing accident description

Level crossing accident description from TCDD: On 27.07.2016 at 00.25 hours, during the course of the freight train numbered 23420 between Bor-Bereket stations between Kayseri and Ulukışla, 51 EK 704 plate vehicle is located at 43 420 + 16 (XNUMX km from Niğde). Level crossing accident occurred as a result of entering the level crossing with automatic barrier when the barrier arms were closed.
1- As a result of the accident, five of our citizens died and ten of our citizens were injured.
2- Level crossing with automatic barrier, flashing and bell-shaped and marking of the boiler is complete. After the accident, automatic barrier, flasher and bell system were found to work properly.
3- We wish our citizens, who lost their lives because of the accident, to have mercy on our wounded citizens and warn all our drivers to be careful with signs and rules when using level crossings.
4-A judicial and administrative investigation was initiated.