A bus carrying tourists overturned in Karelia’s Lahdenpohsky district, an incident that drew immediate attention on the public social network VKontakte where officials from the Republic’s Ministry of Internal Affairs posted early updates.
According to an initial report, the accident occurred today around 14:00 local time in the Lahdenpokh region after the driver apparently lost control. The vehicle veered to the roadside and toppled over, leaving a cabin full of travelers. In a brief message, authorities stated that there were 41 people aboard at the time of the rollover and that rescue teams responded promptly to the scene to secure the area and assess the situation.
Regional health authorities confirmed through a public channel that four individuals required medical attention following the crash. Emergency medical services conducted on-site assessments, and two ambulances transported injured passengers to nearby medical facilities for further treatment. Officials noted that it remains unclear whether children were among the injured, but emphasized that all victims would receive comprehensive care as the situation developed. Rescue crews stayed on site to stabilize patients and ensure safe access for medical personnel.
Separately, reports from other regions mentioned a separate traffic-related incident in Yekaterinburg involving a driver who reportedly experienced an epileptic episode. In that event, the driver allegedly struck a pedestrian with a dog and caused damage to a nearby traffic light, underscoring ongoing concerns about road safety and driver health conditions across different cities.
Earlier communications described traffic congestion on the Crimean Bridge in the Krasnodar Territory, with the backlog reportedly extending up to nine kilometers. Authorities there advised motorists to expect delays and to plan alternate routes where possible while ongoing traffic management measures aimed to restore normal flow gradually. The sequence of these incidents highlights the diverse challenges faced by regional transport networks, from vehicle control and medical response to the broader pressures of peak travel periods and infrastructure strain.