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Military Vehicle Accident in Ankara Kills Colonel, Injures Two Personnel

Turkish Ministry of National Defence confirms one colonel killed and two personnel injured in an Ankara military vehicle accident.

Sources: Afyon Türkeli Gazetesi, Haber Ankara, Özgür Kocaeli, Kocatepe Gazetesi and 3 more7 sources ↓|· 1 min read
Military Vehicle Accident in Ankara Kills Colonel, Injures Two Personnel
Photo: Özgür Kocaeli

KEY POINTS

  • Intelligence Colonel Sayit Gökgöz was killed in a military vehicle accident in Ankara.
  • Two personnel were injured in the same accident and taken to hospital.
  • The accident took place on 24 October 2026.
  • The Ministry of National Defence confirmed the casualties and issued a condolence statement.
  • Medical teams are monitoring the condition of the injured personnel.

A military vehicle accident occurred in Ankara on 24 October 2026. Intelligence Colonel Sayit Gökgöz lost his life at the scene.

Two other personnel were injured in the same vehicle and were taken to hospital for treatment. Medical teams provided first aid at the scene before transferring them.

“We wish mercy for our esteemed martyr who lost his life in this event that plunged us into deep pain and sorrow; patience and solace to his grieving family, the Turkish Armed Forces and our noble nation, and a speedy recovery to our injured personnel.”

— Ministry of National Defence

The Ministry of National Defence announced that the injured personnel remain under medical care. Officials are closely monitoring their health condition.

The ministry issued a condolence message following the incident. It expressed mercy for the deceased colonel and patience for his family and the Turkish Armed Forces.

The statement also wished a speedy recovery to the injured personnel. Both outlets published the news on the evening of 24 October 2026.

READ THE FULL STORYat Afyon Türkeli Gazetesi

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#Accident#Military#Death#Health

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