PUBLISHED : 25 Nov 2023 at 04:00
Two tourists, who were part of a group of 26 Thais injured in a bus crash in Turkey on Thursday, were pronounced dead yesterday morning, the Foreign Ministry said yesterday.
Ministry spokeswoman, Kanchana Patarachoke, yesterday provided updates on the bus accident in Denizli province and on the casualties.
Ms Kanchana said the ministry had received information from the Royal Thai Embassy in Ankara on Thursday that the tour bus carrying the Thais had crashed into a roadside signboard.
She said two Thais were reported to have died yesterday morning, and one Turkish individual was also reported dead. Their names have not been released yet.
The 24 injured Thais were taken to three hospitals for treatment. Some with light injuries have already been discharged, while two others were reported to be in serious condition.
The spokeswoman said a representative of the tour agency has taken responsibility for caring for the affected tourists.
She said the embassy has been in contact with the hospitals and tour agency to monitor the situation.
The embassy has also reached out to the families of those affected by the accident. A group of Thai volunteers in Ankara were also providing assistance.
“The Royal Thai Embassy in Ankara reported having sent embassy staff to visit the injured. As for the deceased, it is up to their families as to what to do next. The embassy is always ready to help,” she said.
She added that if the families were unable to contact the tour agency, they could reach out to the consular department or the Royal Thai Embassy in Ankara for more information and assistance.
Concerning damages, she said it was an accident, and legal procedures in Turkey would determine what happens there.