27 November 2024,   08:46
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Bus accident kills 5, injured 38 in northwestern Türkiye

Five people were killed and 38 others were injured when a bus plunged into a cliff in the northwestern Turkish province of Bursa.

The bus was traveling from Kütahya province to Bursa’s Mudanya district, carrying a group of sightseers to the coastal town. Among the perished victims were the driver and 4 passengers. An investigation was launched into the cause of the accident which took place in a forested area near Bursa’s Inegöl district.

In Türkiye, traffic accidents claim the lives of hundreds every year. Data from the traffic department of the Turkish police show traffic accidents killed 920 people and injured another 127,619 within the first six months of 2022.

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