In Biysk, Altai Region, a PAZ bus collided with a minibus carrying a group of children, four of whom were injured. this incident was reported on the district attorney’s office Telegram channel.
A ministry statement described the collision as involving a minibus with children on board, noting that four youngsters aged between 10 and 12 sought medical help after the crash.
A prosecutor’s office inquiry was launched into the accident. There were five minor passengers aboard a Toyota Alphard at the time of the collision, according to a report on the Telegram channel of the regional State Traffic Inspectorate. The minibus driver was also injured, and medical teams were dispatched to assist at the scene.
The traffic police stated that the PAZ driver was traveling along Kommunarsky Lane and failed to yield to the Toyota carrying the children, which contributed to the collision.
Earlier in Krasnodar, Telegram reports claimed that two individuals were detained for blocking a street because of a wedding, a separate incident noted in public channels.
Responders arrived quickly, providing on-site aid and arranging transportation for the injured to medical facilities as needed. The four children were treated for injuries and the minibus driver received medical attention as well.
Officials emphasize the importance of careful driving in areas where children are present and the need to adhere to yield rules and speed limits near schools and residential zones. The investigation continues under the oversight of the prosecutor’s office and traffic police to determine fault and the sequence of events.
This case underscores the ongoing focus on child safety in road transport and the role of official channels in disseminating timely information to the public. Agencies will review available evidence to prevent similar crashes in the future and to ensure appropriate accountability where warranted.
In the meantime, authorities reiterate a call for heightened awareness on streets and roads, especially around areas frequented by minors, and for all drivers to exercise additional caution when children are nearby.