A major accident occurred on Kayskaya Mountain in Irkutsk due to a pipe break. There was a blockage on the road due to colliding cars. In this respect reported On the Telegram channel of the regional department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
“According to preliminary data, the cause of the accident was a network failure. Traffic in this area is limited in both directions. According to the police statement, it is known that at least 15 vehicles were involved in the accident.
In the published photo, the blockage created by colliding cars and trucks at the accident scene can be seen. Due to the impact, the minibus hit the roof of other vehicles.
A hot water pipe burst at the scene. reports Telegram channel “Irkutsk No. one”. Water gushed from the mountain and clouds of steam were seen in the area.
A total of 18 vehicles, including a passenger bus, were involved in the accident. clarifies Telegram channel 112.
Fire crews arriving at the scene freed the person trapped in one of the cars and eliminated the risk of fire by disconnecting the battery. reported On the Telegram channel of the Regional Ministry of Emergencies. The Ministry of Emergency Situations said 15 cars, two trucks and a bus were involved in the major accident.
A truck in the Urals before free While the main pipe was heated, 72 houses remained unheated.