Bus crashes and catches fire in western Turkiye, killing 8 people, including an infant

Local media reports that a bus crashed a caught fire in western Turkiye

May 31, 2026 11:21

ISTANBUL: A bus crashed and caught fire in western Turkey early Sunday, leaving eight people dead, including a 9-month-old baby boy, local media reported.

The bus, owned by Pamukkale Tourism, crashed into highway barriers in Denizli province at 1:40 a.m. local time while carrying 38 passengers and three staff from Izmir to the Mediterranean city of Antalya, the Demiroren News Agency said.