Fifty Illegal Immigrants Injured While Entering Turkey In Batman

BATMAN - A total of 50 illegal immigrants, who entered Turkey in southeastern Batman province, were injured when the truck carrying them overturned on Monday.
The truck, which was carrying a total of 50 Pakistanis, Afghans, Iraqis and Iranians illegally, rolled into a ravine due to high speed in Kahveci district of Kozluk-Batman highway.
The injured 50 illegal immigrants were taken into hospitals in Kozluk and Batman.
Officials said that the number of injured illegal immigrants could increase.
An investigation is under way.
(GC-AÖ) 31.05.2004