Turkiye Bus Accident Kills Eight, Injures 26 in Antalya Province

Antalya – Turkiye Bus Accident Kills Eight, Injures 26 in Antalya Province after a passenger bus rolled off a highway slip road in Dosemealti, northwest of Antalya city center.

Provincial Governor Hulusi Sahin confirmed that eight people died and 26 others sustained injuries, some critical, in the crash. Reports indicate that several passengers were thrown from the vehicle, which had traveled overnight from Tekirdag in Turkey’s northwest.

Images from local authorities showed the bus lying on its side on an embankment. Officials noted that the area had been experiencing heavy rain and fog, creating slippery road conditions. “The ground was wet and there was also fog in the area. It’s not a place to speed, but it seems the bus was speeding,” Governor Sahin said.

Antalya, a key tourist destination on the Mediterranean coast, has seen increased rainfall in recent days, raising concerns about road safety. Emergency teams quickly responded to assist the injured and secure the site of the Turkiye Bus Accident Kills Eight, Injures 26.

The incident highlights ongoing challenges in road safety amid adverse weather conditions in southern Turkey. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash to prevent future tragedies.