Turkey Bus-Truck Crash Kills 11, Injures 27 in Manisa
MANISA, TÜRKİYE — WEB DESK | October 12, 2026
At least 11 people were killed and 27 others injured when a tour bus collided with a truck in western Türkiye, prompting an investigation into the circumstances of the deadly highway accident.
The crash occurred on Sunday, October 11, near the Akhisar toll gates on the Gebze-Orhangazi-Izmir Highway in Manisa province. The bus was travelling from Bursa towards Izmir and was reportedly heading to the popular thermal springs at Pamukkale in Denizli province.
Local authorities confirmed the death toll and said the injured had been transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Bus and truck overturned after collision
The collision left both vehicles overturned and triggered a large emergency response. Ambulance crews, firefighters, police, gendarmerie personnel and disaster-response teams were dispatched to the scene.
According to information released by provincial authorities, the bus was carrying 34 passengers and three crew members. The truck had one driver.
Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu said 27 people had been taken to hospital. One injured person was reported to be in serious condition, while others were receiving treatment for injuries of varying severity.
Drivers detained as investigation continues
Reports from Türkiye indicated that the bus may have been reversing after missing an exit when the truck struck it. However, investigators have not yet established a final official cause for the collision.
The drivers involved were reportedly detained as part of the investigation. Prosecutors are examining the circumstances surrounding the crash, while officials have stressed the importance of following traffic rules.
The precise sequence of events, including the vehicles’ movements immediately before impact, remains subject to the ongoing inquiry.
Authorities urge attention to road safety
Manisa Governor Vahdettin Özkan visited the accident site and received updates from officials. Authorities coordinated rescue efforts and the transportation of injured passengers to hospitals.
The incident has renewed attention to highway safety and the risks associated with vehicle manoeuvres near motorway exits and junctions. Investigators are expected to establish the circumstances that led to the collision as their work progresses.
The reported toll stands at 11 dead and 27 injured. Authorities have not confirmed any additional changes to those figures in the available reports.
