A serious collision occurred on a highway in Kuzbass, in the Topkinsky District, when a truck and a Lada Granta passenger car crashed on a Monday afternoon. The incident was reported by a Telegraph channel affiliated with the regional Ministry of Internal Affairs, and it left five people dead. The tragedy unfolded as the Lada Granta veered into the oncoming lane, bringing it into direct contact with a Mercedes-Benz Actros truck that was approaching from the opposite direction. In the final tally, the driver of the Lada and all four of its passengers lost their lives amid the impact.
Emergency responders and traffic police teams quickly arrived at the scene and implemented traffic management to restore some measure of order. To prevent further incidents and keep vehicles moving, officers redirected traffic in the opposite direction while they conducted a careful examination of the crash site. Investigators are now working to determine the precise sequence of events and the factors that contributed to the fatal crash, including speed, weather conditions, and road setup. The investigation aims to reconstruct the moments leading up to the collision and to establish accountability where possible, while supporting families affected by the tragedy.
In a separate update from today, a separate incident was reported not far from Moscow involving eight vehicles. Early indications point to icy road conditions as a possible cause, though details about injuries or fatalities were not yet confirmed. Authorities continue to monitor the situation, assess road hazard conditions, and issue guidance to motorists to reduce the risk of further accidents during winter driving conditions.