Singer Merve Özbey Updates Fans After Falling on Concert-Staircase
Turkish singer Merve Özbey has spoken about her condition after falling down a staircase during a concert in Afyonkarahisar. The accident happened during a break in her performance, as she was leaving the stage. She received initial medical attention in Afyonkarahisar before returning to Istanbul, where she planned to see her own doctor.
Özbey shared a video on social media to clarify reports about the injury. Some news coverage had suggested that she had hurt her arm. The singer said the problem was actually with her foot.
“Thank you for all your get-well messages. The incident has also been in the news, so I wanted to make a brief statement,” she said. “Unfortunately, I fell down the stairs during a break in yesterday’s concert. I received the first treatment in Afyon, and now we’re back in Istanbul and going to see our own doctor. The reports said ‘arm,’ but unfortunately it’s my foot.”
Özbey added that she hoped to return to performing as soon as possible. She said she would try to make it to her scheduled concerts on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, while thanking fans for their concern and prayers.
The singer did not share a detailed diagnosis or confirm whether the upcoming performances would go ahead. Her ability to appear on stage is likely to depend on the assessment by her doctor and how her foot responds after the fall.
Until that appointment, the exact nature and severity of the injury remain unclear. Özbey’s own statement confirms that she is seeking further medical advice in Istanbul, but offers no additional information about treatment or recovery time.
A fall on stairs can cause injuries ranging from bruising to sprains or fractures, and the symptoms may not be immediately obvious. Medical evaluation can help determine whether further checks or rest are needed. Özbey has not said that she has sustained any particular injury, so no diagnosis should be assumed.
Her message was intended to correct inaccurate details and reassure fans that she was receiving care. She acknowledged the support she had received and said she would do her best to return quickly, but stopped short of promising that she would perform on all three dates.
For now, fans will have to wait for an update on her doctor’s assessment and the status of her weekend shows. The singer’s statement makes clear that the injury affected her foot, not her arm, and that she was in Istanbul to continue her medical evaluation.