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ANKARA, Feb 1, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A bus crashed off a highway near the southern 
Turkish city of Antalya killing eight people and injuring 26 others, the 
provincial governor said Sunday.

"Eight of our citizens have lost their lives and 26 have been injured," said 
Hulusi Sahin.

The governor said the bus, which was carrying 34 passengers to the coastal 
tourist hub when it rolled off the highway.

"It's an intersection where you shouldn't drive fast, yet it appears the bus 
entered it at high speed," he said, adding that rain had made the road 
slippery.

He said some of the injured were in critical condition, but did not specify 
whether foreign nationals were among the casualties.

The coastal region around Antalya is a popular resort destination that draws 
many foreign tourists each year.