Minibus and Concrete Mixer Collide 7 People Lost Their Lives

Minibus and Concrete Mixer Collide 7 People Lost Their Lives

Seven people died and three were injured in a traffic accident in Bucak district of Burdur. The accident, which occurred when a minibus carrying greenhouse workers collided with a concrete mixer, caused great sorrow in the region.

EYEWITNESS: GREENHOUSE WORKERS WERE RETURNING FROM WORK

Tanju Duran, who witnessed the accident, stated that those who died were from Kocaliler neighborhood, saying, "Those who lost their lives are my fellow villagers from Kocaliler. They were greenhouse workers. They were leaving work and heading home. On this two-lane road, the truck, which was reportedly speeding from the boulevard, probably skidded and collided with the minibus."

STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

The Burdur Governor's Office issued a statement on social media regarding the accident, saying: "Today, at approximately 5:00 PM, a traffic accident occurred involving a minibus and a concrete mixer truck at the Karaöz location near the exit of the Kargı Tunnel in Bucak district of our province. According to initial reports, 7 of our citizens have unfortunately lost their lives, and 3 citizens have been injured. Following the accident, numerous health, gendarmerie, fire, and rescue teams were dispatched to the scene, and necessary security measures have been taken in the area. Our injured citizens have been taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, and our teams are meticulously continuing their work at the scene. The road has been opened to traffic in a controlled manner. We offer our condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives, and wish a speedy recovery to our injured citizens."

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