A passenger bus accident in the Bolu province of northwestern Turkey has left 15 people injured, according to reports from local authorities.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports, citing TRT Haber, that the incident occurred when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The bus subsequently struck a barrier before colliding with a roadside sign.
Emergency medical teams were immediately dispatched to the scene to provide first aid and transport the injured to nearby hospitals. According to preliminary medical reports, five of the 15 passengers sustained serious injuries. Local law enforcement agencies have launched an investigation to determine the precise cause of the accident.
Bolu, situated along the major highway connecting Istanbul and Ankara, is a frequent transit point for intercity travel in Turkey. Road safety remains a priority for Turkish authorities, who conduct regular investigations into traffic incidents to improve infrastructure and driver compliance on these busy transit corridors.
