Traffic density started on May 31, the day Turkish Government declared 9-days holiday due to the Eid al-Fitr while people took the road to spend the Eid with the family and loved ones.

Despite all measures and warnings, there have been numerous accidents across Turkey in intercity, urban roads, and rural settlements.

The announcement made by the Turkish Interior Ministry that at least 61 people had lost their lives in the road traffic accident while 473 others injured. (ILKHA)