At least 6 killed, dozens injured after train collides with minibus in Turkey's western Manisa province
by Daily Sabah
ISTANBULJul 22, 2016 - 12:00 am GMT+3
by Daily Sabah
Jul 22, 2016 12:00 am
At least six were killed and dozens were injured on Friday after a train collided with a minibus at a level crossing in the district of Alaşehir in Turkey's western Manisa province.
According to initial reports, the İzmir-Uşak Regional Express train collided with a minibus, carrying seasonal workers, killing six and injuring 15 others.
"Of the passengers in the minibus, six died. Out of 21 people injured, 10 were taken to Alasehir, and 11 to Salihli state hospitals," said Osman Bilgin, the district governor.
"A total of eight of the injured are in critical condition," he added.
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