In Artem, a city in Primorsky Krai, a car carrier loaded with multiple vehicles collided with a stationary container ship. The incident was reported by a local outlet known as OTV. The event unfolded on Frunze Street, according to accounts gathered from those involved in the crash. Witnesses say the driver of the car carrier apparently drifted off the road and struck a second truck that was parked beside the roadway. Despite evident damage to the cab, the operator of the Mercedes-branded carrier declined medical assistance at the scene.
Video footage circulating on the Avtogarant Telegram channel captures the moment after the collision, showing the truck still carrying new cars arranged in shipping crates. In the aftermath, the cargo was removed from the semi-trailer so authorities or recovery crews could assess the scene and begin cleanup. One of the vehicles appears to have sustained significant damage, with the left front corner and the rear hull showing pronounced crumpling. These visuals have given viewers a stark impression of the severity of the impact and the potential hazards involved in similar transport operations. [Citation: Avtogarant Telegram channel; incident visuals attributed to the reported footage]
Previously, reports indicated the convoy might have been en route to Irkutsk, carrying a rolling drilling rig as part of a broader transport operation. Investigators and logistics professionals are likely to scrutinize chain-of-custody and route planning to understand how a routine shipment could end in this kind of collision. The broader lesson for the freight and automotive transport sector is clear: fatigue management, proper scheduling, and adherence to traffic safety protocols remain critical to preventing similar incidents on major provincial routes. [Citation: OT V reporting; subsequent scene assessments]