An accident on the M-8 Kholmogory highway claimed the lives of 13 people
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On the evening of September 11, on the federal highway M-8 “Kholmogory” on the border of the Kholmogory and Primorsky districts of the Arkhangelsk region, a collision occurred between a minibus, a timber truck and a passenger car, as a result of which 13 people died, three of them were minors, eight were injured and are in serious condition.
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The accident occurred on the federal highway M-8 “Kholmogory” at the 1180th kilometer, on the border of the Kholmogory and Primorsky districts of the Arkhangelsk region, in the evening of September 11.
On the evening of September 11, an accident involving three vehicles occurred on the M-8 Kholmogory federal highway.
The accident happened at about 19:22 Moscow time on the 1180th kilometer of the highway, on the border of the Kholmogory and Primorsky districts of the Arkhangelsk region. A passenger minibus, a timber truck and a passenger car collided.
The victims of the incident were 13 people, three of them minors.
Condition of the victims
According to the regional Ministry of Health, eight people were injured in the accident and are in serious condition.
According to the Ministry of Health, nine ambulance teams, including intensive care units, arrived at the scene.
Patients in extremely serious condition will be taken to the Arkhangelsk Regional Clinical Hospital. Four more will be hospitalized at the First City Clinical Hospital named after. E. E. Volosevich. The minor victim will receive assistance at the regional children's clinical hospital.
Cause of the accident
According to preliminary data, an accident near Arkhangelsk involving three cars could have occurred due to the fact that the driver of the minibus tried to overtake a car. This was reported by the regional department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The families of victims and victims of road accidents in the Arkhangelsk region will receive the necessary support, the regional governor Alexander Tsybulsky promised.
According to the head of the region, psychologists have already been sent to the families. The authorities also intend to discuss assistance with relatives and provide them with the necessary support.
What to Watch
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Authorities will investigate the causes of the accident and may discuss measures to improve safety on the M-8 highway.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What is the exact cause of a collision between a minibus and a car?
- What measures will be taken to prevent such accidents on this section of the route?
- Will the families of the victims receive compensation and what kind of support will the authorities promise?
