[61818] Fatal traffic accident in Hakkari province, Turkey: One dead and several injured
[61818] Fatal traffic accident in Hakkari province, Turkey: One dead and several injured
A minibus carrying workers in Hakkari province, Turkey, plunged into a ravine, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to other passengers.
Tragic accident in eastern Turkey: Minibus plunged into a ravine
On Friday, May 16, 2026, a severe traffic accident was reported in Hakkari province, Turkey, when a minibus carrying workers plunged into a ravine.
According to a report by the DoğruHaber channel, the accident occurred in the Yüksekova district, where one person was killed and six others were injured after the minibus veered off the road and rolled down the embankment.
Conversely, the Haber Gündem channel provides slightly different details regarding the circumstances of the incident and the number of casualties. According to their report, the minibus was carrying workers on their way to harvest berries (Salak), and in the accident, one person was killed while seven others were injured, with two of them reported to be in critical condition.
Both channels are recognized as media outlets covering ongoing news in Turkey, with reports focusing on the factual description of the tragic event without overt political bias.