Three people sustained injuries in a highway crash involving an international bus in Belarus, as reported by the Telegram channel of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic.
According to the ministry, the bus was en route from Moscow to Brest. The vehicle left the roadway in the Dzerzhinsky district of the Minsk region, skidding into a ditch and colliding with trees on the roadside. The incident prompted emergency responders to rush to the scene, where officials began a formal investigation to determine the exact sequence of events and contributing factors.
Authorities identified the bus driver as born in 1973. A preliminary statement suggested a loss of control may have preceded the crash, though investigators are conducting a thorough review of all possible causes.
Officials from the Belarusian Ministry of Internal Affairs stated that the cabin carried 46 passengers along with two drivers. Medical teams responding to the scene transported three people to the hospital for treatment of injuries. The condition of those hurt was not immediately released, and the investigation aims to establish a clear timeline of events and safety lapses, if any, that led to the collision.
The investigation team remains on site to inspect the wreckage and collect evidence. Ministry representatives emphasized that experts will examine road conditions, vehicle maintenance records, and the actions of the crew to determine all contributing factors and ensure accountability where warranted.
In a separate incident in Kamchatka, authorities reported a scheduled change in bus shifts involving tourists visiting the region. The vehicle was traveling toward the Klyuchevskaya volcanic group when an accident occurred. Regional emergency officials said four passengers required medical attention as a result. This event underscores ongoing concerns about passenger safety and the need for strict adherence to safety protocols on long-distance and tourist transport routes.
There were additional notes about trucks and minibuses carrying Russian tourists in Turkey, highlighting, in a broad sense, ongoing traffic-related events involving international travelers and the importance of coordinated safety measures across borders. This broader context mirrors a common theme in regional travel safety where authorities continually review driver fatigue, vehicle inspection standards, and emergency response readiness to protect all travelers. [Source attribution: Belarusian Ministry of Internal Affairs; Kamchatka regional emergency services; regional transport safety authorities]