Rescuers work at the site of a bus crash in southern Türkiye's Antalya province, Feb. 1, 2026. (Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua)

ANKARA, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- Eight people were killed and 26 others injured when a passenger bus travelling in southern Türkiye's Antalya province veered off the road and overturned into a ditch on Sunday, local broadcaster NTV reported.

The bus crashed after hitting roadside barriers, with 34 passengers on board. Emergency teams were dispatched to the scene following reports of the crash.

The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Antalya, a popular tourist destination on the Mediterranean, has been hit by heavy rain in recent days. ■

This photo taken on Feb. 1, 2026 shows the site of a bus crash in southern Türkiye's Antalya province. Eight people were killed and 26 others injured when a passenger bus travelling in southern Türkiye's Antalya province veered off the road and overturned into a ditch on Sunday, local broadcaster NTV reported. (Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua)

Rescuers work at the site of a bus crash in southern Türkiye's Antalya province, Feb. 1, 2026. Eight people were killed and 26 others injured when a passenger bus travelling in southern Türkiye's Antalya province veered off the road and overturned into a ditch on Sunday, local broadcaster NTV reported. (Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua)

Rescuers work at the site of a bus crash in southern Türkiye's Antalya province, Feb. 1, 2026. Eight people were killed and 26 others injured when a passenger bus travelling in southern Türkiye's Antalya province veered off the road and overturned into a ditch on Sunday, local broadcaster NTV reported. (Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua)

Rescuers work at the site of a bus crash in southern Türkiye's Antalya province, Feb. 1, 2026. Eight people were killed and 26 others injured when a passenger bus travelling in southern Türkiye's Antalya province veered off the road and overturned into a ditch on Sunday, local broadcaster NTV reported. (Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua)

This photo taken on Feb. 1, 2026 shows the site of a bus crash in southern Türkiye's Antalya province. Eight people were killed and 26 others injured when a passenger bus travelling in southern Türkiye's Antalya province veered off the road and overturned into a ditch on Sunday, local broadcaster NTV reported. (Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua)

Rescuers work at the site of a bus crash in southern Türkiye's Antalya province, Feb. 1, 2026. Eight people were killed and 26 others injured when a passenger bus travelling in southern Türkiye's Antalya province veered off the road and overturned into a ditch on Sunday, local broadcaster NTV reported. (Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua)

Rescuers work at the site of a bus crash in southern Türkiye's Antalya province, Feb. 1, 2026. Eight people were killed and 26 others injured when a passenger bus travelling in southern Türkiye's Antalya province veered off the road and overturned into a ditch on Sunday, local broadcaster NTV reported. (Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua)

Rescuers work at the site of a bus crash in southern Türkiye's Antalya province, Feb. 1, 2026. Eight people were killed and 26 others injured when a passenger bus travelling in southern Türkiye's Antalya province veered off the road and overturned into a ditch on Sunday, local broadcaster NTV reported. (Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua)

This photo taken on Feb. 1, 2026 shows the site of a bus crash in southern Türkiye's Antalya province. Eight people were killed and 26 others injured when a passenger bus travelling in southern Türkiye's Antalya province veered off the road and overturned into a ditch on Sunday, local broadcaster NTV reported. (Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua)