British man in critical condition after 15 hurt in Turkey bus crash

Eleven British tourists were injured after two open-top safari buses crashed in the popular Antalya region of southern Turkey.

A 53-year-old man was taken to hospital in a critical condition after the collision on Thursday morning, the IHA news agency said.

Witnesses said that one of the buses drove into the rear of another operated by the same company as they travelled along a winding road near Manavgat, an area known for its scenic views, lakeside walking trails and animal park.

The occupants of the two open-topped vehicles were reported to be having a water fight before the crash

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The first bus overturned and spilled its passengers on to the road, reports said. Photographs of the scene showed emergency workers tending to the passengers on the road next to the pink “Panter Safari” vehicle, which lay on its side against a concrete telegraph