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In the Stavropol region, two drivers died in a collision between two trucks

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On the federal highway "Caucasus" in the Stavropol Territory, a collision occurred between two Gazelle trucks.
As a result of the accident, both drivers died at the scene.
According to preliminary data, the accident happened on Saturday around 18:00 Moscow time, when one of the drivers lost control, crashed into a cable barrier and drove into the oncoming lane.

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The federal highway "Caucasus" is an important transport artery in the southern part of Russia, connecting the regions of the North Caucasus. Accidents involving trucks on this route are not uncommon due to high traffic intensity and difficult weather conditions.

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On the federal highway "Caucasus" in the Stavropol Territory, a collision occurred between two Gazelle trucks.

As a result of the accident, both drivers died at the scene.

ESSENTUKI, October 10 – RIA Novosti. Two drivers died in a collision between two Gazelle trucks on the Caucasus federal highway in the Stavropol Territory, the regional State Traffic Inspectorate reported.

According to preliminary data, the accident occurred on Saturday around 18.00 Moscow time. The driver of one of the Gazelles lost control and crashed into a cable barrier separating oncoming traffic, after which he drove into oncoming traffic and collided with another truck.

Open Questions

What exactly were the reasons that led to the loss of control by the driver of the first Gazelle?
Were there any traffic violations on the part of the other driver?
Is there CCTV footage at the scene?