A fatal collision occurred in the Rostov region involving a Ford Transit minibus and a Great Wall SUV, resulting in four deaths, according to the regional traffic police Telegram channel.
The crash happened at the 35th kilometer mark of the Rostov-Stavropol roadway. Early reports indicate that the Great Wall SUV driver lost control and collided with the minibus, triggering the fatal impact.
Officials stated that the Great Wall driver and one passenger, born in 1980, along with the minibus driver and a passenger born in 1956, died at the scene before emergency teams could arrive. The traffic police issued these details in a public briefing.
The Ministry noted that additional victims had been identified, and the total number was being clarified as the situation developed.
Nineteen people sustained injuries in the crash, and twelve of them were admitted to hospitals. Telegram channel 112 reported these figures. It is claimed that a local printing house crew traveling from Zernograd to Aksai was aboard the Ford Transit minibus.
In another update from the Rostov region, eleven individuals with moderate injuries were hospitalized, according to the regional Health Ministry’s press service cited by RIA Novosti. Three victims were treated on an outpatient basis.
Earlier reports described a separate head-on collision in the Murmansk region involving a Skoda and a Volkswagen minibus, which left seven people affected.
As investigations continue, authorities emphasize that casualty figures may change as more information becomes available. Road safety agencies remind drivers to stay vigilant, maintain safe following distances, and observe speed limits to reduce the risk of such tragedies on highways. Official updates are expected as the situation develops, with authorities coordinating emergency response and medical resources to assist those affected.
At present, details about the exact location, weather conditions at the time of the crash, and the sequence of events are under review by the relevant agencies. Local residents and travelers are urged to await official statements and avoid spreading unverified information on social media to prevent confusion and protect those impacted by the incident. In the coming days, officials intend to provide further updates on hospital statuses and the overall number of casualties as new information becomes available. Attribution: regional traffic police Telegram channel, Ministry of Health press release, and RIA Novosti reporting.