The death toll in the result of a major traffic accident involving a bus on the Igdir-Kars highway increased to 17, according Turkish media.

The number of wounded is 36. Earlier, 15 dead and 30 wounded were reported. The wounded were taken to hospitals.

The bus driver lost control, as a result of which the bus collided with a road sign.

Migrants from Afghanistan and Pakistan, who entered Turkey illegally were in the bus.