Turkiye highway crash kills 11, injures 27 after tour bus hits truck
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β’Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:06:09 +0000
π° What Happened
At least 11 people were killed and 27 injured when a tour bus and a tow truck collided in western Turkey on Sunday morning. The crash happened near toll booths at Akhisar on the busy Izmir-Istanbul highway in Manisa province. The bus driver was treated in hospital and then arrested by police. Images showed body bags along the roadside and both vehicles overturned.
π The Backstory
Serious road crashes are a common problem in Turkey, where long-distance buses carry millions of passengers each year. Slippery roads, tired drivers and speeding are often blamed. The Gebze-Orhangazi-Izmir highway where the crash happened links Istanbul to the Aegean coast and is one of the country's busiest routes. Turkish officials sent condolences and ordered an investigation.
π― Why It Matters
The crash is a reminder of the risks of road travel and puts pressure on Turkey to improve bus safety. For relatives, it brings sudden loss and months of legal and grieving.
At least 11 people were killed and 27 injured when a tour bus and a tow truck collided in western Turkey on Sunday morning. The crash happened near toll booths at Akhisar on the busy Izmir-Istanbul highway in Manisa province. The bus driver was treated in hospital and then arrested by police. Images showed body bags along the roadside and both vehicles overturned.
Serious road crashes are a common problem in Turkey, where long-distance buses carry millions of passengers each year. Slippery roads, tired drivers and speeding are often blamed. The Gebze-Orhangazi-Izmir highway where the crash happened links Istanbul to the Aegean coast and is one of the country's busiest routes. Turkish officials sent condolences and ordered an investigation.
The crash is a reminder of the risks of road travel and puts pressure on Turkey to improve bus safety. For relatives, it brings sudden loss and months of legal and grieving.