Turkish businessman Ali Sabancı, wife injured in sea accident
- Türkiye
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 10:20 | 25 August 2023
- Modified Date: 10:25 | 25 August 2023
A well-known Turkish businessman and his wife were injured in a sea accident, officials said on Friday.
"Ali Sabancı, chairman of the Board of Esas Holding, and his wife, Vuslat Doğan Sabancı, had a sea accident on August 24, 2023 during their vacation. Their treatment is continuing, and their health status is monitored. The public will be informed about the developments," Esas Holding said in a statement.
The couple had the accident in Greece, according to information obtained by Anadolu. They were brought to Bodrum, Türkiye's southwestern holiday destination, via sea.
Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca announced on X, formerly known as Twitter that Ali Sabancı has been brought to Istanbul for further treatment at American Hospital by the ministry's air ambulance, while planning for his wife's travel is being finalized.
Vuslat Doğan Sabancı, who is in good general condition, was later flown to Istanbul Atatürk Airport by air ambulance and transferred to the same hospital as her husband.
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