Bus Collision in Turkey Leaves 9 Dead, 26 Injured

The crash occurred near Polatli, with authorities investigating the cause; driver fatigue suspected.

• The bus was traveling from Izmir to Agri when it crashed into an overpass pillar.
• Governor Vasip Sahin cited a lack of skid marks, suggesting the driver may have fallen asleep.
• The collision led to the closure of one side of the highway near Polatli, 80 kilometers from Ankara.
• Injured passengers were transported to hospitals in Polatli and Ankara.
• A deputy chief prosecutor has been assigned to oversee the investigation.

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