New developments are taking place in the legal process regarding the cable car accident that took place in Antalya in recent months. The second objection to the detention of Kepez Mayor Mesut Kocagöz was rejected. Following this decision, Kocagöz’s lawyers objected to his detention again based on the expert report added to the file.
In the expert report on the cable car accident, the chain of negligence in the occurrence of the accident was discussed in detail. According to the report, it was revealed that the maintenance performed days before the accident was inadequate. In particular, it was stated that the cable car was not stopped, but only slowed down, despite the warnings of bystanders who saw sparks on the cable car. In addition, it was determined that the bolts on the pole number 5 were not tight during the maintenance performed shortly before the accident.
The report stated that the responsibility for the construction, maintenance and use of the cable car operation lies with the accident victim.
Kocagöz at the time of the incident. This led some to question the legal basis of the arrest warrant. Kocagöz’s lawyers argued that their client was not responsible and that his detention was unlawful.
On the other hand, a separate expert report on the cable car accident was submitted to the prosecutor’s office. The report stated that the company that carries out the annual maintenance of the cable cars did not fulfill its obligations as per the regulations. It was also revealed that the company that performed the maintenance of the cable cars and the company that carried out the inspections belonged to the same person.
It is a matter of curiosity whether the indictment to be prepared by the prosecutor’s office will be shaped in the light of this new information and whether it will be presented to the court. The investigation into the cable car accident is expected to deepen and those responsible are expected to be brought to justice.
