A tragic accident puts Berk Atan in intensive care.

In a horrific car accident on Thursday evening, April 18, 2025, Turkish star Berk Atan, star of the series "Heart Mountain" (Gönül Dağı), sustained serious injuries after his car overturned while he was traveling from Istanbul to the filming location in Seferihisar - Eskişehir.

A serious accident threatens the career of the "Jabal Al-Qalb" champion.

Initial reports indicate that Atan was in a minibus designated for VIPs when the driver lost control, causing it to flip over several times. The young star, who was not wearing a seatbelt, suffered severe fractures to his spine and ribs and was immediately transferred to intensive care at a specialized hospital.

Berk Atan is in intensive care.. His absence from the screen is likely.

Medical reports described his condition as "serious but stable," and doctors confirmed that he would require a long recovery period, potentially extending for months, threatening his ability to continue filming the series "Jabal Al Qalb." Police have launched an investigation and detained the driver to investigate the circumstances of the accident. Meanwhile, questions have begun to be raised within the artistic community about safety standards for film crews traveling, especially to remote and dangerous locations. Some believe this painful incident could be the beginning of a serious review of actor safety protocols.

A wave of solidarity and calls for healing

As soon as news of the accident spread, social media was abuzz with messages of solidarity and prayers for the beloved star, amid a strong support campaign launched by his fans under the hashtag #Health_for_Berak_Atan. His colleagues in the artistic community expressed their deep sorrow and hope for his speedy recovery, affirming that "Burke is strong and will overcome this ordeal as he has overcome so many others." It is noteworthy that Atan, who was born in Izmir in 1991, began his career as a model before moving into acting, where he starred in several dramas, and achieved his true stardom through the character of "Taner" in the series "Heart Mountain."