Authorities reported a deadly road crash near Kemerovo involving a Shacman dump truck, a Scania truck, and a semi-trailer. The incident resulted in the death of the Shacman driver after a collision with the Scania, which was moving ahead while not maintaining a safe following distance, according to the regional traffic police channel. The official account describes a sequence where the Scania surged forward too closely and struck the semi-trailer, ultimately impacting the Shacman truck that was in front of it.
Initial findings from investigators indicate that the Shacman driver, a 40-year-old man, collided with the Scania, which had failed to keep a prudent distance, and the crash involved the semi-trailer driven by a 38-year-old man. The traffic police statement notes this progression of events and emphasizes that the precise causes are still being determined as part of a broader examination of all circumstances surrounding the collision.
Photographs taken after the wreck show the Shacman cabin crushed by the force of the impact, underscoring the severity of the crash and the vulnerability of heavy-vehicle occupants in high-speed or close-quarters incidents. The scene described by witnesses suggests a brutal chain of events on a road where large trucks share a single lane of travel, demanding heightened attention from all drivers involved.
Eyewitnesses cited by local outlets described an unusual distraction on the roadway. One account reported that a duck and its ducklings crossed the road, causing vehicles to slow in response to the unexpected obstacle. The first truck slowed to yield, but according to the witness, subsequent vehicles failed to maintain a safe gap, culminating in a collision sequence where the second truck struck the first, sending it into the opposing lane. This narrative highlights how even small, sudden events can precipitate or worsen serious crashes on busy routes and prompts reflection on the importance of space and reaction time for heavy vehicles. The newspaper attributed these remarks to a bystander present at the scene. [VSE42.ru attribution]
Traffic authorities have not released an exhaustive official statement detailing every factor that contributed to the accident. As with many such events, investigators are compiling data from the drivers, the vehicles, road conditions, and witness testimonies to construct a complete picture of how the collision unfolded and why it occurred. The ongoing review aims to determine roles, whether mechanical issues, human error, or environmental factors played a part, and to identify preventive steps for similar situations in the future. [Traffic Police Update]
In a related note from earlier news, reports from Omsk highlighted a separate incident involving a public transport operator. A bus driver was involved in a collision that resulted in injuries to a traffic police inspector and another individual near a roadside vehicle. This case underscores the broader concerns about road safety and the demand for vigilant driving practices among professional operators driving heavy-duty and public transport vehicles. [Omsk Incident Coverage]