A passenger bus has overturned in the Patnos district of Turkey's Agri province, resulting in multiple injuries. According to Operative Information Center-OMM, citing Haber Global, at least 16 people were injured in the accident.
Emergency response teams, including firefighters, police officers, and medical personnel, were immediately dispatched to the scene. The injured individuals were transported to nearby hospitals, where their conditions are currently being monitored by medical professionals. While an investigation has been launched into the incident, official sources have not yet released a statement regarding the specific cause of the crash.
The Agri province, located in eastern Turkey, frequently experiences heavy traffic on its intercity routes, particularly during seasonal transitions. Local authorities have repeatedly emphasized the importance of road safety and vehicle maintenance to prevent such incidents. This accident follows a series of measures taken by Turkish transport officials to enhance monitoring on major highways across the country's eastern regions.