In the Kemerovo region a serious road crash unfolded in the early hours when a Toyota passenger car lost control and collided with a tree after striking a roadway barrier. The incident ended with a vehicle fire that quickly consumed the car, leaving four people dead and two others injured. The local emergency and police services issued a report through the Kuzbass State Traffic Inspectorate channel to confirm the details and to remind drivers of the dangers on regional roads.
According to officials, the collision happened in the Yashkinsky district as dawn broke. The Toyota Corolla left its lane, struck a road barrier, and then careened into a tree, igniting the vehicle. Fire crews arrived promptly, but the car was already engulfed and could not be saved. The fire was brought under control, yet the car was declared a total loss, with debris and burnt remains located at the impact site. Investigators focused on determining the sequence of events leading to the loss of control and the subsequent ignition.
At the scene, four occupants—a pair of men and a pair of women aged between 24 and 38—lost their lives before paramedics could reach them. Two additional male occupants, aged 24 and 25, survived with injuries of varying severity and were transported to a hospital for treatment. The authorities stressed that the incident highlights the essential need for safe driving practices, adherence to speed limits, and careful handling of vehicles in challenging road conditions, especially during the early hours when visibility is reduced and fatigue can play a role. The report from the traffic police underscores the urgency for motorists to stay vigilant and for road authorities to review barrier placements and road lighting in similar stretches to prevent future tragedies .
Earlier updates indicated a separate fatal crash in another region. In the Nizhny Novgorod region, a frontal collision involving a Nissan vehicle and a GAZ truck resulted in six deaths. Officials noted that such incidents contribute to a broader pattern of high-risk scenarios on major road corridors, prompting ongoing safety campaigns and enforcement efforts. Residents and travelers are urged to exercise caution, observe traffic signals, and maintain safe following distances, particularly on roads with limited shoulder space and varying weather conditions that can surprise even experienced drivers .