Terrible Worker Accident in Mersin: Minibus Carrying Agricultural Workers Rolled into a Shampole, 5 People Died, 14 Wounded

The Erdemli district of Mersin started the day with the news of a terrible traffic accident. In the morning, a minibus carrying agricultural workers went out of control and overturned into a ravine, killing 5 people and injuring 14 others. While the accident left the region in mourning, the response of the teams at the scene took a long time.

Incident Details:

The accident occurred at around 09:10 in the morning on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Aydınlar Mahallesi Avgadı locality in Erdemli district. According to preliminary information, the minibus carrying seasonal agricultural workers went off the road for an undetermined reason after the driver lost control of the steering wheel and rolled meters high into a ravine.

Scene and Response of Teams:

After the accident, a large number of health, gendarmerie and fire brigade teams were dispatched to the scene upon the notification of the residents. Rescue teams arrived at the scene of the accident in a short time and determined that 5 people unfortunately lost their lives at the scene in the accident where the minibus turned into a wreck.

14 people who were injured in the accident, including those in serious condition, were quickly transferred to hospitals in Erdemli and neighboring districts by ambulances after the first intervention of the health teams. While the treatment of the wounded continues in hospitals, the authorities did not make a clear statement on whether the wounded are in life-threatening condition.

Investigation Initiated:

Gendarmerie teams cordoned off the accident scene and started detailed investigations. The cause of the accident is being investigated in terms of road conditions, the technical condition of the minibus and the driver's fault. While it is not clear why the minibus went out of control, it was announced that a large-scale forensic investigation has been launched.

While the identification of those who lost their lives in the accident continues, an official statement is expected from the Mersin Governorship and Erdemli District Governorate. The fact that the accident occurred on a day when agricultural workers live under harsh working conditions increased the sadness in the region.