Minibus catches fire near Tuzçuköy in Gümülcine, leaving vehicle destroyed
Western Thrace
Mon, 2 Nov 2026 10:28 GMT
A minibus carrying students caught fire near Tuzçuköy (Thrylorio), close to Gümülcine, on Monday morning. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, but the vehicle was completely destroyed. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
A minibus carrying students caught fire while travelling near Tuzçuköy (Thrylorio), close to Gümülcine (Komotini), on the morning of Monday, 2 November, causing panic among the driver and passengers.
Smoke was first seen rising from the vehicle’s engine compartment before flames quickly spread and engulfed the minibus.
Firefighters were dispatched to the scene and managed to extinguish the blaze. However, the vehicle was completely destroyed and left unusable.
CAUSE OF FIRE UNDER INVESTIGATION
According to the driver, black smoke initially began emerging from the air-conditioning section of the minibus. The exact cause of the fire has not yet been established, and an investigation is underway.
