Kübra Karaaslan, a 21-year-old Turkish TikTok influencer, died after jumping from the Osman Gazi Bridge in northwestern Turkey on March 23.
According to local media, Karaaslan was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she was declared dead.
Here are 5 key facts about the incident:
1. Kübra Karaaslan's Rise to Fame
Karaaslan was a rising TikTok influencer known for sharing lifestyle content and engaging videos that attracted a significant following online.
2. The Tragic Incident
According to eyewitness accounts and local media reports, Karaaslan climbed onto the railing of the Osman Gazi Bridge and jumped despite attempts by bystanders to stop her.
3. Citizens' Desperate Attempts
Videos circulating online appear to show people trying to persuade her to step back before she suddenly let go and fell.
4. Deactivated Social Media Accounts
According to state media, Karaaslan had recently deactivated her social media accounts before the incident, raising questions about her state of mind in the days leading up to her death.
5. Death by Suicide
Local news reports have reported her death as a suicide, with drivers above trying to dissuade her from committing suicide and jumping down.
