On May 22, 2024, a passenger bus and a truck collided on the Gebze-Orhangazi-Izmir Highway near Akhisar in Manisa. The bus driver missed an exit and attempted to reverse on the highway, leading to a collision with the truck. The truck driver said he could not maneuver to avoid the bus.
The crash resulted in eleven fatalities. In total, twenty-seven people were injured, with thirteen remaining hospitalized.
Following the collision, authorities detained three individuals: the bus driver M.A., the bus owner/reserve driver M.Y., and the truck driver H.K. They were referred to the Akhisar Courthouse for legal proceedings. The referral date is October 12, 2026.
Following the collision, authorities detained three individuals: the bus driver M.
The truck driver H.K. stated, “Sola manevra yapamadım.” The bus driver M.A. is described as taking a critical stance during questioning, while H.K. maintains a neutral stance.
Investigations are ongoing.