Seven people, including two children, died on Saturday following a minibus accident in southeastern Turkey. The vehicle was transporting a family from Lice in Diyarbakır province toward Muş for engagement celebrations when the crash occurred.
A tyre burst near Lice triggers fatal loss of control
According to NTV television, the accident was precipitated by a tyre burst that caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The minibus was carrying residents from Lice Sisê village to an engagement party, but the mechanical failure led to a violent overturn. The impact was severe, leaving the vehicle crumpled with shattered windows.
The crash occurred at the entrance of Lice, a location that has now become a site of mourning for the local community. While the initial cause is attributed to a sudden mechanical failure, the severity of the wreckage suggests a high-impact collision that left the vehicle's frame heavily damaged.
Seven members of one family lost in engagement party transit
The human toll of this accident is particularly devastating, as all seven individuals who perished were members of the same family. This loss includes two young children, aged four and 10, according to authorities. The victims were in the midst of traveling for wedding preparations and engagement celebrations, turning a moment of communal joy into one of profound grief.
The report says that two people died at the scene, while the remaining five succumbed to their injuries at a hospital. In addition to the fatalities, nine other people were injured during the incident . at least one of these survivors is reported to be in serious condition, adding to the ongoing medical emergency in the region.
Governor Murat Zorluoğlu and local leaders respond to the Lice tragedy
In the wake of the accident, Diyarbakır Governor Murat Zorluoğlu visited the injured in the hospital to offer support. The governor expressed his deep sorrow over the rising death toll, which reached seven following the initial reports. He extended his condolences and prayers to the families and the wider community of Diyarbakır.
Local political figures have also weighed in on the disaster. Serra Bucak, the co-mayor of Diyarbakır, stated that the area has been plunged into mourning. Furthermore,Bayram Bozyel of the Kurdistan Socialist Party expressed the profound sorrow felt by fellow townspeople regarding the horrific accident near Lice.
Questions remain over the charred state of the wreckage
Despite the preliminary findings, certain details of the accident remain unverified. While the tyre burst is the suspected cause, footage of the scene shows a "completely charred interior" within the crumpled minibus. this has raised questions about whether a post-crash fire broke out, and if so, what specific trigger caused the flames .
It is also currently unknown if the investigation will uncover further mechanical negligence or if the specific road conditions at the Lice entrance played a role in the driver's inability to regain control. The governor's office has confirmed that a full investigation is underway to determine the exact sequence of events that led to the family's death.
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