At least seven people were killed and 11 others injured Saturday when a passenger bus rear-ended a stationary truck on a highway in southeastern Türkiye, Anadolu Agency reported.
The crash occurred near the Bahce district after the truck, which had a flat tire, stopped on the roadside. Authorities said the road had been closed to traffic.
The truck driver was taken into custody, and rescue crews worked to clear the vehicles. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
The Osmaniye governor’s office said efforts are underway to identify the victims.
Official data show traffic accidents claimed 2,713 lives across Türkiye in 2024, with speeding cited as a leading cause.