KamAZ Truck with Horses Overturns in Novosibirsk Region, Three Horses Die
An accident involving a KamAZ truck and a trailer occurred on a highway in the Novosibirsk region. According to the regional directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, three horses died as a result of the crash, while the driver sustained no injuries. The official statement from the authorities provides the first official account of the incident, highlighting the sudden loss of control and the subsequent impact on nearby animals.
The collision took place on the H1010 highway as the vehicle was traveling from Blagodatnoye toward Shilovo-Kurya. Within about 10 kilometers from the point of assessment, the driver reportedly lost control of the truck. Eyewitness footage indicates that the KamAZ tipped onto its right side, completely blocking the roadway. Nearby, three horses lay momentarily motionless beside the wreckage, showing no signs of life at the scene. The appearance of the animals underscores the severity of the crash and the immediate danger posed to anyone traveling along this stretch of road.
Rescuers and traffic police arrived quickly after the crash. The driver did not sustain injuries according to preliminary reports. After the initial inspection, authorities confirmed the deaths of three horses. The incident resulted in material damage to the State Traffic Inspectorate team that responded to the scene, reflecting the broader impact of the event on public services and road safety operations.
In related regional news, a separate traffic incident was reported in Omsk where a teenager crashed his mother’s Mercedes-Benz while heading to a market. This information appears in the same local briefings, illustrating how road danger remains a common thread across different cities in the region. The public safety focus in these updates emphasizes the need for cautious driving and better guarantees for animal transport safety on rural and peri-urban routes, particularly where commercial livestock movements occur.
Authorities remind drivers to exercise vigilance on highways that connect rural areas with regional centers. Road conditions, vehicle maintenance, and careful handling of livestock are crucial to preventing similar tragedies. The regional Ministry of Internal Affairs continues to review the incident to determine whether additional safety measures or traffic controls are necessary on this segment of the H1010 route, and to ensure that all procedures for responding to accidents involving livestock are clear and efficient. The incident serves as a somber reminder that road safety is a shared responsibility among drivers, transport operators, and regional authorities. (Source: regional directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs)