In the Rameshkovsky district of the Tver region, a serious road incident involved a Chevrolet Lanos that collided with a metal highway barrier and subsequently caught fire. The district prosecutor’s Telegram channel reported the event, outlining key details and timelines for investigators and the public. The notification emphasizes the suddenness of the crash and the immediate danger posed by fuel ignition, which can dramatically escalate the severity of highway accidents and complicate rescue efforts.
According to the district information release, the incident occurred on the stretch of the Tver-Bezhetsk-Vesyegonsk-Ustyuzhna highway, within the jurisdiction of the Rameshkovsky municipal district, on the early hours between 01.00 and 03.00. The Chevrolet Lanos reportedly struck a metal fence along the roadway, an impact that damaged the vehicle and the barrier, potentially compromising both the car’s safety systems and the integrity of the barrier itself. The official statement from the traffic incident section provides these precise timings to assist with incident reconstruction and traffic safety analysis for the affected corridor.
Tragically, the collision resulted in four fatalities. Only one occupant, an 11-year-old boy, survived the initial crash scene. Rhine TV has reported that the boy sustained burns on his arms, legs, neck, and head and required hospitalization. Investigators are likely focusing on the sequence of events leading to the crash, the possibility of multiple factors contributing to the loss of life, and the emergency response actions taken in the immediate aftermath. The report notes that there were five people inside the vehicle at the moment of impact, which heightens concerns about passenger safety, restraint use, and the potential for rapid-fire development after the collision.
Earlier information from broader regional channels indicated that the same period saw another traffic-related fatality in a different region, described as a separate incident involving a Ural shift bus in the Khabarovsk Territory. This prior event underscores ongoing concerns about highway safety across remote and transit corridors, where road conditions, vehicle maintenance, and timely response times can significantly influence outcomes for travelers. Authorities will review secondary factors such as vehicle age, maintenance history, and local roadway conditions to determine if systemic issues contributed to the tragedy and to guide preventive measures for future travel across these routes.