The death toll from counterfeit alcohol poisoning in Istanbul has climbed to 38, with 88 individuals affected. Hospitals across districts, including Güngören, Beyoğlu, Bakırköy, and Başakşehir, have treated those poisoned.
Currently, 27 patients remain in intensive care as medical teams work to stabilize their condition. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely as the crisis unfolds.
On the final day of the Eid al-Adha holiday, traffic came to a standstill at the Kocaeli crossing of the Northern Marmara Highway as thousands began returning to Istanbul.
Congestion intensified due to occasional accidents and vehicle breakdowns. Gendarmerie and highway crews are working continuously to keep traffic flowing. Aerial footage showed long lines of vehicles stretching along the route.
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