In the investigation regarding the bus accident in the Akhisar district of Manisa, where 11 people lost their lives and 27 were injured, 3 suspects who were detained have been referred to the courthouse. Details regarding the statements of the drivers involved in the accident at the gendarmerie have also emerged.
In the accident that occurred at the Akhisar Toll Booths location on the Gebze-Orhangazi-Izmir Highway, the vehicles were thrown to the side of the road due to the impact; 11 people lost their lives at the scene. It was reported that 13 of the 27 injured individuals are still receiving treatment in the hospital.
It was stated that the bus driver, M.A., whose statement was taken as part of the investigation, said he realized he had missed the junction following warnings from passengers. It was learned that M.A. declared that the collision occurred while he was attempting to enter the emergency lane by performing a reverse maneuver. It was noted that the driver had taken over the steering wheel in the Susurluk district of Balıkesir.
M.Y., who is stated to be the owner of the bus and the relief driver, explained that he was sitting in the back rows at the time of the accident and that he was thrown into the front seats by the violent collision while he was moving forward after realizing the driver had missed the exit.
It was reported that the tow truck driver, H.K., also said that he noticed the bus at the last moment while driving in his own lane and that he had to collide with it because he did not have the opportunity to maneuver to the left. It was reported that the judicial process regarding the three suspects is ongoing.
News Source: 12punto
