Japanese tourists hurt in Turkey bus crash

A bus carrying Japanese tourists crashed in Turkey injuring 22 people. The accident happened on a highway in Afyonkarahisar province‚ with one person in critical condition

October 17 2024 , 11:50 AM  •  549 views

Japanese tourists hurt in Turkey bus crash

Today a tour-bus carrying Japanese visitors met with an accident in Turkey‚ causing injuries to 22 people. The incident took place on a road in Afyonkarahisar province (located roughly 155 miles south-west of Ankara)

The bus veered off the highway and ended up in a ditch. At this time‚ the reasons behind this mishap remain unclear. Among the injured‚ one personʼs condition is described as life-threatening

Local medical facilities in Afyonkarahisar received the wounded passengers for treatment. The state-run news agency Anadolu reported on this unfortunate event

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As of now‚ authorities havent disclosed any information about the cause of the accident. Its important to note that such incidents can have significant impacts on international tourism and highlight the need for stringent safety measures in the transportation sector

The distance between the accident site and Ankara (Turkeys capital) is approximately 250 kilometers — a considerable stretch that might pose challenges for emergency response teams. This incident serves as a reminder of the risks associated with long-distance travel and the importance of road safety precautions