Car Damage: Driver’s Shocking Reaction After Accident
- A parked car in Esenyurt, Istanbul, unexpectedly fell into a sinkhole that opened up on vacant land on December 26, 2025.
- Published december 26,2025,at 14:30 (GMT+3) | Updated December 26,2025,at 14:30 (GMT+3)
- On December 26,2025,a car parked in the Esenyurt district of Istanbul,Turkey,collapsed into a sudden sinkhole.
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Car Falls Into Sinkhole in istanbul’s Esenyurt District
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A parked car in Esenyurt, Istanbul, unexpectedly fell into a sinkhole that opened up on vacant land on December 26, 2025. The incident was captured on mobile phone cameras by bystanders.
Published december 26,2025,at 14:30 (GMT+3) | Updated December 26,2025,at 14:30 (GMT+3)
What happened?
On December 26,2025,a car parked in the Esenyurt district of Istanbul,Turkey,collapsed into a sudden sinkhole. The sinkhole appeared on a vacant plot of land,engulfing the vehicle. The incident was recorded by witnesses using their mobile phones.
(Image would be inserted here showing the car in the sinkhole. Source: DHA – Derya EVREN KORKMAZ- Emir Efe BENLİOĞLU / İSTANBUL)
Hakan Aktaş, a local resident, stated this was the first such incident in the area. According to Aktaş, “As I was passing here in the morning, I saw that it had fallen into the car.I instantly notified the police teams.it is constantly expanding, like the sinkholes in Konya. Actually, as you can see now, it has completely disappeared inside the vehicle.”
Cevdet Turahan, the car’s owner, expressed frustration with the incident, stating he had already experienced significant issues with the vehicle. ”I suffered a lot from this car. It ate the engine twice. There was nothing left that I didn’t suffer from. They were hitting my car every [time],” Turahan reportedly said.
Sinkholes in Turkey: A Growing Concern?
While sinkholes are not uncommon globally, Turkey has experienced an increase in reported incidents in recent years. The Konya region, in particular, has been heavily affected, with numerous sinkholes appearing in agricultural lands and urban areas. Reuters reported in May 2023 on the widespread sinkholes in Konya, attributing them to excessive groundwater extraction and changes in rainfall patterns.
The geological conditions in Konya, characterized by soluble limestone bedrock, make it particularly vulnerable to sinkhole formation. Though, the appearance of a sinkhole in Istanbul, which has different geological characteristics, raises concerns about potential underlying issues or localized factors contributing to the event.
Possible Causes and Contributing Factors
Several factors can contribute to sinkhole formation:
- Groundwater Depletion: Excessive pumping of groundwater can reduce support for the overlying soil and rock, leading to collapse.
- Changes in Rainfall Patterns: Prolonged droughts followed by heavy rainfall can saturate the ground and exacerbate instability.
- Underground Infrastructure: Leaking pipes or damaged underground structures can erode the surrounding soil.
- Geological Conditions: Areas with soluble bedrock (like limestone) are more prone to sinkhole formation.
- Construction and Progress: Heavy construction or excavation can disrupt the natural geological balance.
Authorities are expected to investigate