Turkiye highway crash kills 11, injures 27 after tour bus hits truck
Summary
A tour bus and a tow truck collided on a highway in western Turkiye, killing at least 11 people and injuring 27. The crash happened near toll booths in Manisa province, and emergency teams are working at the scene.Key Facts
- The crash occurred near toll booths at Akhisar on the Gebze-Orhangazi-Izmir highway in Manisa province.
- At least 11 people died and 27 were injured in the accident.
- The bus driver was hospitalized and then arrested by police.
- Both the tour bus and the tow truck overturned, causing heavy damage.
- The tow truck was carrying wooden planks at the time of the crash.
- Authorities are organizing the investigation with the Public Prosecutor’s Office.
- It is not yet confirmed if any foreign nationals were among the victims.
- The governor of Manisa visited the crash site during the emergency response.
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