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Turkey reports multiple fatal and injurious traffic accidents

Various traffic incidents and local events have been reported across several regions in Turkey.

In Alanya, a collision between a passenger minibus and a car on the D-400 highway resulted in two injuries. Firefighters rescued a passenger trapped in the vehicle. Local residents have called for improved lighting and signaling at the intersection to prevent future accidents.

In Bursa, a fatal accident occurred in the Doğancı Tunnel when a car crossed into the opposite lane and struck a motorcycle. The 52-year-old motorcyclist died, and his 13-year-old son was seriously injured. The driver of the car was detained and later released pending trial.

Other notable incidents include a truck overturning during a reverse maneuver in Giresun, injuring four people, and a car striking a municipal bus in Gümüşhane, causing two injuries. In Milas, a collision between a pickup truck and a car resulted in one fatality.

In a separate incident in Istanbul's Sarıyer district, a man was injured by a ricocheting bullet during a dispute over a vehicle sale. Additionally, in Serik, a restaurant worker recovered 3,300 liras after a driver found the money scattered on the road and used social media to locate the owner.

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Alanya · Antalya · Bursa · Giresun · Serik · İncekum

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