11 Dead and 27 Injured After Bus Collides with Truck in Western Turkey

Turkish authorities announced that at least 11 people were killed and 27 injured after a bus overturned following a collision with a truck today in western Turkey.

The accident occurred near the entrance to a highway connecting Bursa and the coastal city of Izmir, according to the Manisa governorate, which reported the incident via its social media accounts.

Interior Minister Mustafa Çavuşoğlu announced on social media that rescue teams were immediately dispatched to the scene. He stated, “We are closely monitoring the situation in coordination with all relevant authorities.”