The injuries sustained in the collision between a minibus and a truck in Dagestan’s Nogai district are described as severe. This update comes via RIA Novosti, citing information from the Dagestan regional press service, which confirms the seriousness of the initial medical assessments and the ongoing stabilization efforts at hand. The situation remains critical in the early hours following the incident, prompting immediate mobilization of specialized medical teams and resources to prevent further deterioration of the patients’ condition.
According to the report, a multidisciplinary response team from the Dagestan Center for Disaster Medicine has been deployed. Led by David Uchuev, who heads the republic’s emergency medical services, the crew includes physicians from the Kochubey village medical unit. Their priority is to extract the injured from critical states and provide life-saving interventions on the scene and during transport, leveraging advanced resuscitation techniques and continuous monitoring to maximize chances of recovery. This coordinated effort underscores the region’s commitment to rapid deployment of expert care in the wake of serious accidents, with a focus on preserving life and minimizing lasting harm for all affected individuals. Source: РИА Новости.
Plans are in place to transfer the injured from the site to major medical facilities in Makhachkala using a medical helicopter, ensuring rapid access to specialized trauma care. The airlift is organized to reduce transport time and to ensure that the injured receive timely expert evaluation and treatment upon arrival. The decision reflects standard protocols for high-severity trauma in the region and aligns with national patient transport guidelines designed to optimize outcomes in critical cases. Source: РИА Новости.
The accident occurred on the 30th kilometer of the Kochubey-Neftekumsk-Minvody highway when the Gazelle passenger van allegedly drifted into the opposite lane after reportedly falling asleep at the wheel. In the collision with a heavy truck, seven passengers aboard the Gazelle were killed at the scene, and five others were hospitalized following the incident. Emergency responders immediately secured the scene, provided triage, and began transport to medical facilities for those in need of urgent care. The event has prompted an ongoing investigation to determine the factors contributing to the crash and to assess any possible road-safety improvements that could reduce the risk of similar tragedies in the future. Source: РИА Новости.
In related regional news, there was another report from Vladivostok noting an incident where a woman struck a police car and assaulted a police officer using a baton. Authorities stated that the offender faces criminal charges and potential disqualification for the assault on a duty officer. This separate case has drawn attention to law enforcement protocols and the consequences of violence against officers who are performing their duties. Source: РИА Новости.