Three dead after coach crashes into lorry and then rolls down steep bank as 18 injured – with six fighting for life

AT least three people have died after a coach crashed into a lorry and rolled down a steep bank – leaving another six fighting for their lives. The passenger bus reportedly rear-ended a truck as it was travelling from Istanbul to Bodrum in Turkey, leaving 18 people injured. The collision left 18 people injured, including six in critical condition Credit: X/ahaber At least three people died in the horror collision Credit: X/ahaber The tragic crash left the driver and two passengers dead, reports say. Hamit Torun, the man behind the wheel, and passenger Mustafa Saydam were pronounced dead at the scene. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Songül Demir , 46, was left seriously injured and was rushed to hospital. But he succumbed to his wounds despite the efforts of doctors. A bus reportedly rear-ended a truck in Turkey Credit: X Emergency services rushed to the scene Credit: Facebook/MilasinSesi The horror unfolded on the Milas-Söke Highway in Mugla when the passenger bus smashed into the vehicle ahead of it. Shocking pictures showed the mangled up wreckage of the bus. The coach’s front end was seen crumpled up having hit the back of the lorry. Emergency services rushed to the scene including medical, police and fire teams. Most read in The Sun Some passengers trapped inside the bus were rescued by fire crews. More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun. Comment now