29.10.2026 11:56
In Hakkari, a minibus carrying illegal Afghan migrants rolled into Erziki Stream when the driver, who turned onto a village road upon seeing the gendarmerie, lost control of the steering wheel. 20 people in the vehicle, which has a capacity of 12 passengers, were injured and taken to Hakkari State Hospital; the gendarmerie launched an investigation.
On the Hakkari-Van highway, a minibus carrying illegal Afghan migrants rolled into a stream after its driver lost control while trying to flee from gendarmerie teams. Twenty people were injured in the accident.
WHEN HE SAW THE GENDARMERIE, HE TURNED ONTO THE VILLAGE ROAD
The accident occurred late at night in the Erziki area, about 30 kilometers from the Hakkari city center. The driver of the minibus, which was reportedly carrying Afghan migrants, tried to get away from the area by turning onto the Akbulut Village road when he saw gendarmerie teams. When the driver lost steering control, the minibus went out of control and rolled into the Erziki Stream.
THERE WERE 20 PEOPLE IN A 12-SEAT MINIBUS
In the accident, 20 people in the minibus, which has a passenger capacity of 12, were injured. While it was stated that the minibus was carrying passengers over capacity, gendarmerie and medical teams were dispatched to the scene upon notification.
The injured were taken to Hakkari State Hospital by ambulances after first aid at the scene and placed under treatment. Gendarmerie teams launched an investigation into the accident.