| 2022 Turkey bus crashes | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Date | 20 August 2022 |
| Location | Gaziantep Province and Mardin Province |
| Country | Turkey |
| Statistics | |
| Vehicles | 2 |
| Deaths | ≥35 |
| Injured | ≥50 |
On 20 August 2022, at least 35 people were killed in two separate bus crashes in Turkey. Despite their similarities, they are reportedly unlinked.
Gaziantep crash
In Gaziantep Province, a bus hit the scene of a road crash, crashing into cars and flipping over onto its side. 16 people were killed and 21 were injured. The incident occurred on the highway between Gaziantep and Nizip. Those killed included three firefighters, two paramedics and two journalists.
Mardin crash
The second crash occurred in Derik in Mardin Province at another crash site. According to Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca, the crash "occurred after the brakes gave out on a lorry, which hit a crowd".
Investigation
Minister of Justice Bekir Bozdag announced an investigation into the crashes.