At least seven people were killed and 11 others injured after an i ntercity bus slammed into a stationary articulated lorry on a motorway in southern Turkey . The crash occurred on Friday evening, approximately 55 miles (90 kilometres) west of Gaziantep. According to the governor’s office, the lorry had pulled over after suffering a burst tyre.

The bus, travelling at speed, ploughed into the rear of the truck, completely crushing its front right section. All casualties were bus passengers. Emergency teams were scrambled to the scene, and the motorway was closed in both directions. The lorry driver, who was unharmed, has been taken into custody for questioning.

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