Local sources have reported that the truck crashed into the line of vehicles, subsequently causing a fire that engulfed two nearby minibuses.
The incident took place outside the town of Belen in Hatay, the southernmost province of Türkiye. Preliminary reports indicate the death toll of 12 and 32 injured individuals.
Firefighting teams swiftly arrived at the scene to extinguish the blaze.
The investigation is ongoing to determine the identity of the truck driver and ascertain the factors that led to the loss of control over the vehicle. (ILKHA)