30.01.2026 16:12
The bus carrying the Konyaspor U-19 football team crashed into a truck from behind on the TEM Highway. As a result of the accident, the bus driver and 2 players were injured. Health, police, and fire brigade teams were dispatched to the scene.
The club bus carrying the Konyaspor U-19 football team was involved in a traffic accident at the Akşemsettin Neighborhood Samandıra Junction on the TEM Highway.
The accident occurred around 15:09 in the Akşemsettin Neighborhood on the TEM Highway. According to the information received, the club bus carrying the Konyaspor U-19 football team crashed into a truck from behind at the Samandıra Junction. Upon notification, health, police, and fire teams were dispatched to the scene. Firefighters began working to rescue the driver trapped in the bus. In the accident, the bus driver and 2 players were injured, and 2 lanes on the TEM Highway were closed to traffic. The teams' work is ongoing.
STATEMENT FROM KONYASPOR
In a statement made by Konyaspor, it was noted: "Our bus carrying the U19 team, which was heading to Istanbul for the Beşiktaş away match, has been involved in a traffic accident. After the accident, it has been learned that the general health conditions of our coaches, players, and support team in the vehicle are good. Some of our players have been taken to the hospital as a precaution, and it has been reported that they are not in life-threatening condition. Our bus driver, Fevzi Öztürk, has also been sent to the hospital for observation. We extend our best wishes to our Konyaspor Football Academy, our athletes, our coaches, and our community."