H.E. President Abdullah Gül issued a condolence message for the traffic accident in Antalya that claimed 14 Russian citizens' lives.
"That the traffic accident in Antalya claimed 14 Russian citizens' lives has made the Turkish public extremely sad. We wholeheartedly share your grief. I extend my condolences to the families of the victims and wish the injured a quick recovery.
I assure you that all our relevant administrations are making every effort so that the Russian citizens injured in this terrible accident are treated well and can return to Russia totally recovered .
I once again extend my heart-felt condolences with the wish that such sad events would never occur."