The accident occurred at around 8.30 a.m. local time in the North Marmara Highway near the Reshadiye area of Istanbul, according to local sources.

Ambulances, police, and fire crews were dispatched to the scene after the accident had been reported to the officials.

The injured people were rushed to nearby hospitals and some were in critical condition.

An investigation has been launched into the accident, the officials said. (ILKHA)