Zaviye · Coverage map · 2026-10-13
A cable explosion on Istanbul's Üsküdar-Sultanbeyli metro line caused service disruptions. One passenger was affected by smoke.
A cable malfunction caused a disruption on the Üsküdar-Sultanbeyli metro line in Istanbul. One passenger experienced smoke inhalation. Services were temporarily suspended but later returned to normal.
The incident highlights ongoing infrastructure challenges in the city's expanding public transport network. The line, opened in early 2024, is a key artery connecting the Asian side of Istanbul, and its operational stability is crucial for daily commuters.
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Left: Left-leaning outlets reported on a cable explosion on the Üsküdar-Sultanbeyli metro line, noting that one passenger was affected by smoke and that services later returned to normal.
Center: Centrist sources reported a cable explosion on the Üsküdar-Sultanbeyli metro line in Istanbul, which disrupted services.
Right: Right-leaning sources reported a cable explosion on the Sultanbeyli-Üsküdar metro line in Istanbul, stating that services were disrupted.
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