How Did 1 Driver Die After His Minibus Hit a Truck and Caught Fire in Afyonkarahisar? — 1 Killed

Quick answer: A.A., 40, died after being trapped in his burning minibus near Gökçek village in the Dinar district of Afyonkarahisar, Turkey, when the minibus hit a truck from behind and caught fire. A passenger, Y.S., was injured but is not in a life-threatening condition, Haberler.com reported on 10 October 2026, citing İhlas Haber Ajansı.

Key facts

• What: Minibus hit a truck from behind and caught fire
• Where: Near Gökçek village, Dinar district, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
• Reported: 10 October 2026, via Haberler.com (İhlas Haber Ajansı)
• Reported toll: 1 killed (driver A.A., 40), 1 injured (passenger Y.S., not life-threatening)
• Vehicles: Minibus (plate 03 HA 322); truck

What happened

According to the reports, the minibus driven by 40-year-old A.A. hit a truck travelling in front of it from behind near Gökçek village in the Dinar district. After the impact, the minibus caught fire. The driver could not get out because the doors would not open, and he remained trapped inside the burning vehicle.

Rescue attempts

Relatives who arrived at the scene tried desperately to pull the driver from the burning minibus but could not save him; A.A. died in the fire. The injured passenger, Y.S., was taken to hospital by relatives; his injuries are not considered life-threatening.

Investigation

The gendarmerie has opened an investigation into the crash, including how the minibus came to hit the truck from behind and why the driver could not escape the burning vehicle.

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Frequently asked questions

Who died in the Afyonkarahisar crash?

A.A., 40, the driver of the minibus, who died after being trapped in the burning vehicle.

Where did the crash happen?

Near Gökçek village in the Dinar district of Afyonkarahisar, Turkey.

What caused the crash?

The minibus hit a truck from behind and then caught fire. The gendarmerie is investigating the circumstances.

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