In the Krasnodar Region, a heavy truck carrying nectarines overturned on a section of the Don highway, triggering a disruption in traffic as one lane was temporarily closed. The incident was reported through the Telegram channel of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Krasnodar Territory, with authorities confirming that the crash occurred near the town of Goryachiy Klyuch. Emergency responders arrived at the scene to manage the situation, secure the area, and direct motorists away from the affected lane while investigators began documenting the incident.
Initial information indicated that a tire failure caused the truck to lose control of the steering wheel. Paramedics and police assessed the driver, a 51-year-old man, and officials stated that there were no casualties resulting from the collision. The driver’s safety gear and vehicle shutdown procedures were reviewed to ensure the individual could receive any required medical checks, even though no injuries were reported on site. The authorities emphasized that road safety protocols were followed and that traffic would be restored as soon as the debris and the damaged barrier were cleared.
Footage captured at the scene, circulated by the Krasnodar Territory Telegram channel, shows a Scania tractor pulling a semi-trailer tipping onto its left side, with the impact causing the barrier separating the roadway to be crushed. Wreckage from the truck spilled onto the roadway, and the scattered cargo created additional hazards for nearby drivers. Clean-up crews worked to clear the site, remove damaged components, and reestablish normal traffic flow, while traffic police managed detours and provided updates to motorists passing through the area.
Separately, reports surfaced about a different incident in which a driverless bus in Yaroslavl malfunctioned after descending a slope and coming to a stop at a bus stop. The event drew attention to ongoing discussions about autonomous public transport and the safety measures in place to protect passengers, pedestrians, and road users while such systems operate in real-world conditions. Authorities noted the importance of monitoring autonomous vehicles, conducting thorough inspections, and implementing robust safety protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Earlier, a separate crash occurred on a highway stretch in the Tambov region involving a truck laden with beer that blocked the road toward Pyatigorsk. The incident highlighted the recurring challenges of heavy vehicle traffic on regional routes, the potential for cargo-related hazards, and the critical role of rapid response teams in managing spillages, securing routes, and minimizing disruption to commuters and freight services alike. Rescue workers and police collaborated to assess the scene, coordinate with transport authorities, and keep the public informed about alternate routes and anticipated clearance times.