The death toll from a serious highway crash in the Altai Territory has risen to six. This update comes from DEA News, citing officials from the regional head office of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
It was confirmed that a passenger in a Lexus died in the collision. The Ministry of Internal Affairs Press Service reported six fatalities overall in the accident.
Earlier reports indicated that the collision occurred near the village of Pospelikha. Investigators state that a driver born in 1978 operating a VAZ-2110, traveling from Rubtsovsk toward Barnaul, drifted into the oncoming lane. In the opposite lane, the VAZ collided with a Lexus RX 300.
An inquiry into the traffic incident has been initiated under the supervision of Anton German, the prosecutor for the Altai Region.
In another incident, a mass collision in the center of Moscow involved seven vehicles. Preliminary information suggests no injuries among those involved.
Additionally, a separate multi-vehicle crash in the Lipetsk region resulted in fatalities, according to early reports.
The authorities continue to gather details and assess the circumstances surrounding these crashes, as investigators review dashcam footage, witness statements, and vehicle records to determine contributing factors and possible charges. The public is urged to await official updates from the regional Interior Ministry and prosecutorial offices for full findings and any safety advisories. This report is provided for context and ongoing clarification from official sources. [Source: DEA News]