- The incident occurred on Thursday in the Manavgat district of southern Türkiye.
A group of British tourists have been injured in a shocking tour bus crash, leaving a 53-year-old man in a critical condition.
Passengers were thrown from the open-top vehicle after impact in the Manavgat district of southern Turkey on Thursday, local reports said.
Footage from the crash site at the popular tourist destination showed the severely damaged vehicle overturned and leaning against a utility pole, with a second tour vehicle from the same company parked on the street.
The front of the vehicle appeared to be crumpled, while the top of the bus also suffered damage, with the handrails crushed against the pole.
One witness claimed that the overturned tour bus crashed into the back of the other.
A group of British tourists have been injured in a shocking tour bus crash, leaving a 53-year-old man in a critical condition. In the image: the aftermath of the accident.
Footage from the accident scene at the popular tourist destination showed the severely damaged vehicle overturned and leaning against a utility pole, with a second tour vehicle from the same company parked at the end of the road.
This caused it to veer off the road and onto a shoulder, causing it to overturn, they said, adding that passengers were thrown from their seats.
Both vehicles were traveling at high speed and it was fortunate that no one died in the incident, the witness told the Turkish news agency. IHA announcer.
In addition to the 11 Britons, an Irish tourist was also injured, as were three employees of the tour company, according to Turkish reports.
Several of the injured passengers required medical assistance at the scene before being transported to nearby hospitals.
Images of the scene taken by IHA. It showed people being treated while lying on the ground. Other passengers were sitting with blankets over their shoulders.
A woman was seen with a scratch on her face and clutching her head as she was led to the back of an ambulance.
Another man was seen being placed on a stretcher in an ambulance.
The pink vehicle appeared to belong to the ‘Panter Safari’ tour company which operates in and around the Turkish city of Antalya, 40 miles from the accident site.
The front of the vehicle appeared to be crumpled, while the top of the bus also sustained damage, with the handrails crushed against the lamp post.
According to its Facebook page, the company, with its Pink Panther brand, organizes tours throughout the region for those who want to explore the countryside.
It is one of several companies offering tours in the picturesque province of Antalya, which is located in southwestern Turkey on the Mediterranean Sea.
Turkish reports said police launched an investigation into the incident.
In a statement to SunA Foreign Office spokesperson said: “We are providing consular support to a number of British nationals following an incident in Turkey and are in contact with local authorities.”
