At least seven people were killed and 11 others injured after an intercity bus slammed into a stationary articulated lorry on a motorway in southern Turkey. The crash occurred on Friday evening, approximately 55 miles (90 kilometres) west of Gaziantep. According to the governor’s office, the lorry had pulled over after suffering a burst tyre.

The bus, travelling at speed, ploughed into the rear of the truck, completely crushing its front right section. All casualties were bus passengers. Emergency teams were scrambled to the scene, and the motorway was closed in both directions. The lorry driver, who was unharmed, has been taken into custody for questioning.

Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency reported that efforts are under way to identify the victims. Photographs from the scene show the mangled bus wreckage embedded beneath the lorry’s trailer, with debris scattered across the carriageway.

Road safety remains a concern in Turkey, where high speeds and poor maintenance are frequent factors in fatal accidents.

The latest incident follows a similar pile-up last year that claimed 10 lives. It also comes days after separate deadly bus crashes in India, highlighting the risks of long-distance transit.

While the investigation is ongoing, initial reports suggest the bus driver may have failed to see the stationary lorry in time to brake.