The fatalities from the crash involving a fuel tanker and a passenger shuttle bus in the Kuban region rose to sixteen. The update was reported by the telegram channel of the Operational Center of the Krasnodar region, which monitors emergency situations across the area. Responders quickly mobilized to the scene as information continued to come in, and medical teams coordinated efforts to stabilize the injured for transport. In the hours that followed, air ambulance crews from the KKB Research Institute No. 1 were dispatched to assist the victims, underscoring the severity of the incident. It was reported that three individuals among those injured could not be transported to hospitals due to their critical condition or other medical constraints. The situation remained under close supervision by regional authorities as they worked to manage casualty care and ensure rapid access to treatment facilities.
Earlier, the Krasnodar Territory Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs documented that a KamAZ fuel truck collided with a passenger shuttle at kilometer 64 on the Slavyansk-on-Kuban to Temryuk highway. Emergency services rapidly transported those injured to Slavyansk-on-Kuban Central Regional Hospital to receive urgent care and evaluation. The incident prompted a response from road safety authorities and rescue teams, who coordinated traffic management and medical triage to minimize delays for other travelers along the route.
In a separate incident on December 5, a KamAZ police vehicle was involved in a collision with a truck in the Volgograd region. The crash occurred in the morning hours in the city of Volzhsky. A KamAZ service truck linked to the provincial police department collided with a MAZ cargo truck. As a consequence, two police officers and the truck driver sustained injuries. Emergency medical teams attended to the injured at the scene and arranged transportation to a medical facility for further treatment. The circumstances surrounding the collision were being reviewed by traffic police and investigators to determine causes and prevent recurrence.
Prior to that, in the Kursk area, reports indicated that a fuel tanker collision left several people injured. Rescue teams arrived on site to provide immediate medical attention, secure the area, and facilitate the safe movement of those affected. Authorities conducted a preliminary assessment to establish the extent of damage, identify any hazardous material concerns, and coordinate with nearby hospitals to ensure capacity for incoming patients. The situation prompted ongoing monitoring by emergency services and regional leadership as they worked to restore normal traffic flow and reassure the public about safety measures in place.