# Minibus accidents involving workers in Turkey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/minibus-accidents-involving-workers-in-turkey
> Updated: 2026-09-06T16:36:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

A series of minibus accidents involving workers has occurred in different regions of Turkey.

In Elazığ, a minibus transporting employees from the Karsom fish company crashed into a ravine in the Keban district. The accident resulted in thirteen injuries, with five individuals reported to be in serious condition. Local authorities and emergency services, including AFAD and UMKE, responded to the scene to extract trapped individuals.

In Kastamonu, a separate incident occurred in the Çatalzeytin district when a minibus carrying workers lost control and rolled approximately 100 meters down a ravine. This accident resulted in the death of an 18-year-old worker, İsmail Korkmaz, and left four others injured, including the driver. Local prosecutors have launched an investigation into the Kastamonu crash.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Kastamonu minibus accident kills 18-year-old worker

An 18-year-old worker died and four others were injured after a minibus carrying workers rolled 100 meters down a ravine in Kastamonu, Turkey.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kastamonu-minibus-accident-kills-18-year-old-worker

### 2026-09-03: Elazığ minibus accident leaves 13 workers injured

Thirteen workers, including five in serious condition, were injured after a minibus carrying Karsom employees plunged into a ravine in Elazığ's Keban district.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elaz-minibus-accident-leaves-13-workers-injured

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