A fatal crash in Chuvashia after a wheel detaches from a KamAZ trailer
A serious road incident in Chuvashia resulted in the death of a 52-year-old Opel driver and injuries to a 53-year-old passenger when a detached wheel from a KamAZ truck with a trailer shattered the Opel Astra’s passenger compartment. The report originated from a local Telegram channel that monitors traffic events.
The crash occurred near the village of Karabay Şmurşa. While the KamAZ was in motion, its left rear wheel became detached from the trailer. The rogue wheel bounced off a Mercedes truck and collided with the Opel Astra, causing catastrophic damage including partial tearing of the car roof. The Opel driver passed away at the scene, and the passenger was transported to a hospital for treatment.
The KamAZ driver, who apparently did not realize the wheel had separated and caused the collision, was stopped about two kilometers from the scene and placed under custody by authorities. The incident underscores the risks posed by mechanical failures on heavy vehicles sharing public roads.
In related developments, earlier reports indicated a fuel truck issue near Moscow, describing a problem with a separating fender on the Moscow Ring Road. By 13:00, the scene had been cleared and the consequences resolved, according to a Telegram channel dedicated to traffic operations. [Citation: Deptrans. Operatively]