Minibus Crash Claims Four Lives in Türkiye

(MENAFN) Early Tuesday morning, a minibus transporting seasonal agricultural workers veered off a mountain road and plunged into a ravine in Türkiye’s central Sivas province, resulting in four fatalities and leaving 18 others injured—four of them in critical condition.

The accident took place around 5:00 a.m. local time (0200 GMT) near Sarkoy village within the Geminbeli Pass area of the Susehri district, according to a local broadcaster.

The minibus was carrying laborers from Sanliurfa province to Ordu province, where they were scheduled to participate in the annual hazelnut harvest. Reports indicate the driver lost control while navigating the mountainous terrain.

In response, emergency medical teams, firefighters, disaster relief units, and gendarmerie forces rushed to the accident site to provide urgent assistance.

Authorities have launched a formal investigation to determine the precise cause of the crash.

According to data from the General Directorate of Security, traffic accidents have claimed 2,713 lives across Türkiye so far in 2024. The largest numbers of incidents have been reported in Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir, with Istanbul alone experiencing 97,354 accidents.

Last year, speeding remained the primary factor behind fatal road accidents throughout Türkiye.

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