16 Dead, Dozens Injured in Two Bus Accidents in Turkey’s Antalya
At least 16 killed, and 30 were injured as authorities responded to the accident in the southern coastal city of Antalya.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) — Sixteen people were killed, and 30 others injured in two bus accidents in Antalya, a popular tourist city on Turkey’s southern coast, local authorities confirmed Sunday.
Hulusi Sahin, the provincial governor, said the injured were transported to hospitals across the region for treatment. He did not clarify whether any of the casualties were foreign nationals. Emergency services remain on the scene assisting victims and investigating the incident.
A bus crashed off a highway near the city of Antalya, killing nine people and injuring 25, seven of whom are in critical condition, Antalya provincial governor Hulusi Sahin said.
Seven people died, and five were injured in a second accident at Burdur, on the highway from Antalya to Isparta, the DHA news agency reported.
The bus was carrying 34 people from the western city of Tekirdag to Antalya when it rolled off the highway, the official said, without stating whether foreign nationals were involved.
"It's an intersection where you shouldn’t drive fast, yet it appears the bus entered it at high speed," he said, adding that rain had made the road slippery.
Antalya, known for its beaches and historic sites, attracts millions of visitors each year, making road safety a recurring concern in the area. Authorities have urged caution while traveling, particularly on routes frequently used by tourist buses.
This article has been updated by Kurdistan24 on Feb. 1, 2026, at 3:46 pm.