Turkey: Minibus hits a pole and catches fire, killing at least 17 people

There were about 50 migrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran in the overcrowded minibus, although the vehicle is intended for the transport of 14 passengers
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Minibus, Photo: Shutterstock
Minibus, Photo: Shutterstock
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Ažurirano: 30.03.2018. 08:07h

At least 17 people died in Turkey when a minibus carrying migrants crashed into a lamppost and caught fire, Anadolu Agency reported this morning.

There were about 50 migrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran in the overcrowded minibus, even though the vehicle is designed to carry 14 passengers.

At least 36 passengers were injured and treated in hospital. The accident happened late last night on a highway in eastern Turkey.

The identity of the driver is unknown and the investigation is ongoing.

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