A passenger bus traveling from Kocaeli to Bergama caught fire at the entrance of the Orhangazi Tunnel on the Istanbul-Izmir highway for reasons unknown. The fire quickly engulfed the entire bus, but firefighters were able to extinguish it in a timely manner.
After the incident, 39 passengers were evacuated from the bus. Of these, 16 passengers were taken to nearby hospitals due to smoke inhalation, however, their condition is stable and they are not in critical condition.
Following the bus fire, the Izmir-bound lanes of the Istanbul-Izmir Highway at the entrance of the Orhangazi Tunnel were closed for approximately 2 hours. The road was later reopened to traffic after the bus was removed and clean-up efforts were completed.
The cause of the bus fire at the entrance of the Orhangazi Tunnel on the Istanbul-Izmir highway remains unknown. The quick response of the firefighters prevented any casualties, and 16 passengers who were affected by smoke inhalation are in stable condition. The highway was temporarily closed for 2 hours but was reopened after the bus was removed and the area was cleaned.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of fire safety measures on public transportation vehicles to ensure the safety and well-being of passengers. Authorities are likely to conduct further investigations to determine the cause of the fire and prevent similar incidents in the future.
Passengers traveling on the Istanbul-Izmir highway can rest assured that the road is now fully open and accessible for travel after the necessary cleanup and safety checks were conducted following the bus fire.
It is important for all passengers to remain vigilant and report any safety concerns while traveling on public transportation to prevent accidents and ensure a safe journey for everyone.
