Greek driver shot after crashing into border gate barriers, injuring Turkish citizen

A Greek national attempted to enter Türkiye by crashing into barriers at the Ipsala Border Gate, injuring a Turkish motorcyclist in the neutral zone between the Ipsala Border Gate and the Greece Customs Gate.

After colliding with a truck, the driver attacked police officers with a knife but was subdued after being shot in the foot.

Armed knife

The situation escalated when the driver, entering the area from the wrong direction, struck a motorcyclist and attempted to bypass a foreign-plated truck waiting in the X-ray inspection lane.

He lost control of the vehicle, crashing into both the truck and the security barriers.

According to a statement from the Edirne Governorship, after the crash, the suspect exited the vehicle armed with a knife and approached Turkish police officers.

Despite repeated warnings, the suspect ignored the officers’ instructions, leading the police to fire two warning shots into the air.

When the suspect continued to advance, officers shot him in the right foot to neutralize the threat.

No life-threatening injuries

The Greek national was immediately taken into custody and transported to a hospital for medical evaluation. Authorities have confirmed that his condition is stable, with no life-threatening concerns.

The Turkish motorcyclist injured in the collision was also taken to the hospital as a precaution.

Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported, and the motorcyclist’s condition remains stable.

Diplomatic notification, ongoing investigation

The Turkish government has officially informed Greek authorities about the incident through the Joint Contact Center.

Additionally, the Greek Consul in Edirne has been invited to the Edirne Governor’s office for a detailed briefing on the matter.

Authorities have launched both judicial and administrative investigations into the incident, with further developments being closely monitored.