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Poles hurt in bus crash in Turkey

23.07.2019 23:10
Thirty-eight Polish nationals were reported hurt after a tour bus crashed in southern Turkey on Tuesday.
People attempt to rescue victims after the bus accident 490 km south of the Turkish capital Ankara on Tuesday.
People attempt to rescue victims after the bus accident 490 km south of the Turkish capital Ankara on Tuesday.Photo: EPA/ANADOLU AGENCY

Twenty-two of the Poles, including one in serious condition, were taken to hospitals from the scene, private broadcaster TVN 24 reported, citing Polish foreign ministry spokeswoman Ewa Suwara.


Emergency services at the scene. Photo: EPA/ANADOLU AGENCY Emergency services at the scene. Photo: EPA/ANADOLU AGENCY

The accident near the town of Kemer in Turkey’s southern Antalya province occurred at around 5:30 p.m. local time, according to the Polish broadcaster.

It quoted Turkish website Hurriyet as reporting that the driver had lost control of the bus, causing it to roll down a steep hill.

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Source: TVN24