A series of road accidents in different parts of Türkiye has left several people dead and many others injured.

Three people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash in the northwestern province of Tekirdağ after a trailer became detached from a truck, triggering a chain-reaction collision. Traffic on the affected highway has been restricted while authorities investigate the cause of the accident, The Caspian Post reports via Sozcu.com.

In a separate incident in the northwestern province of Bolu, a passenger bus crashed into a roadside barrier and traffic sign after the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle.

Fifteen people were injured in the bus accident, with five of them reported to be in critical condition.

Emergency services responded to both incidents, while investigations are underway to determine the exact circumstances behind the crashes.