A tragic bus accident in Turkey has resulted in the deaths of nine people and injuries to 26 others. The incident occurred on a highway near the town of Polatli, when a bus traveling from Eskisehir, a city west of Ankara, to the city of Agri in the east of Turkey, swerved off the road and collided with an overpass pillar.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, but preliminary information suggests that the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel. There were no indications that he attempted to brake before the collision.
Following the accident, all injured passengers were transported to hospitals in Polatli and Ankara. Authorities have launched a full investigation into the incident, aiming to determine the precise cause of the crash and ensure similar tragedies are prevented in the future.
Bus accidents are unfortunately a recurring issue in Turkey. In May of this year, another fatal accident occurred on a highway near the southern city of Mersin, resulting in 10 deaths and 40 injuries when a bus collided with two cars and a truck.
This recent accident highlights the importance of driver safety and the need for continued efforts to improve road safety measures in Turkey.
