Eight Dead, 33 Injured in Tourist Bus Accident in Western Turkey

Kathmandu. At least eight people have died and 33 have been injured in a tourist bus accident in western Turkey on Sunday morning.

According to local media, the bus carrying 38 passengers and three crew members was traveling from Izmir city towards the Mediterranean tourist destination Antalya. During the journey, the bus lost control on the Denizli-Aydın highway in Denizli province and hit the roadside safety barrier.

The bus also caught fire after the accident. Among the deceased are the bus driver and a nine-month-old infant.

The 33 injured in the accident have been rescued and admitted to nearby hospitals for treatment. The condition of some of the injured is said to be critical.

Officials stated that the cause of the accident could not be ascertained immediately and that the relevant authorities have started an investigation into the incident.

Although efforts have been made to improve road safety in Turkey in recent years, such accidents have been occurring from time to time due to high speed, driver fatigue, and technical problems. This incident has once again highlighted the need to pay attention to road safety.