Izmir Kiraz Minibus Crash Kills One, Injures Ten
A minibus carrying agricultural workers overturned on a wet road in the Kiraz district of Izmir Province on 18 June 2026. The vehicle, identified as 35 BD 184, lost traction in heavy rain and rolled onto its side. The crash killed 50‑year‑old passenger Gülseren Gezginer, while ten other occupants were taken to hospitals with injuries ranging from head trauma to broken ribs. Emergency services, including police, health teams and military personnel, were dispatched after calls to the 112 emergency number. A police investigation into the cause of the accident has been opened, and the driver will be questioned after receiving medical treatment.
The incident adds to a series of recent road accidents in Turkey, prompting local authorities to stress the importance of cautious driving under adverse weather conditions.