Fatal bus and truck collision in Manisa, Turkey

A fatal traffic accident occurred on the morning of Sunday, October 11, 2026, in the Akhisar district of Manisa, Turkey. A tourist bus collided with a truck near the entrance to the Gebze-Orhangazi-Izmir highway, resulting in the deaths of 11 passengers and injuries to 26 or 27 others. The victims, aged between 58 and 88, were transported to local hospitals for medical treatment.

Traffic camera footage shows that the bus driver stopped after a curve on the highway and began reversing for unknown reasons, causing the trailing truck to strike it. Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Cifci confirmed that authorities are closely monitoring the situation. Following the incident, the two bus drivers and the truck driver were detained by local authorities for questioning. All three drivers tested negative for alcohol and were reported uninjured, as they were wearing seatbelts. The investigation is currently ongoing to clarify the exact circumstances, including whether the passengers were wearing seatbelts.