Turkey: Bus Overturns in Antalya, Killing 9 and Injuring 26

A deadly bus accident occurred on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in Antalya, Turkey, when a bus overturned due to hazardous road conditions caused by heavy fog and slippery surfaces. The vehicle, carrying 34 passengers from Raidestos to Antalya, veered off the highway near the Komurler junction in Döşemealtı and rolled into a roadside ditch. Nine people were killed and 26 injured—some in critical condition. Emergency services, including ambulances, police, and fire trucks, responded swiftly to rescue survivors and recover victims. Antalya Provincial Governor Hulusi Şahin confirmed the casualties and hospitalizations. Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç announced a judicial investigation led by Antalya’s Chief Public Prosecutor and two prosecutors. Authorities are examining speed, weather, and road safety factors. Graphic images from the scene have circulated widely, underscoring the tragedy’s severity.