The circulated video showed the Turkish woman attempting to cross a tunnel before being swept away by heavy rainwater from her wheelchair, a scene that caused great shock and sympathy among viewers.
The video also showed the quick intervention of local residents and firefighters to rescue the woman from the water. She was immediately transported by ambulance to the hospital, where medical reports confirmed her condition is stable and not life-threatening.
It is noted that the Turkish city of Hatay is experiencing heavy rainfall, leading to traffic disruptions and causing material damage to homes and shops in several areas. One of the highways has been closed, while the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure announced that traffic is currently being managed from a single lane until maintenance and repairs are completed.
