Eight killed in bus crash as heavy traffic builds across Türkiye after Eid holiday
Eight people were killed when a passenger bus crashed and caught fire in western Türkiye as millions of travelers began returning home at the end of the nine-day Eid al-Adha holiday, causing severe congestion on highways, airports and major transport hubs across the country.
The intercity bus was traveling from the western city of İzmir to the southern province of Antalya when it struck roadside barriers in Denizli province and burst into flames. Authorities said 37 passengers and three crew members were on board.
Eight people died in the fire, among them a nine-month-old baby, while others were injured and taken to nearby hospitals.
The crash occurred as heavy return traffic intensified nationwide following the end of the Eid holiday.
