A Turkish truck driver found himself forced to pull over along a rural road in the village of Turgenevo after his fuel ran out. Nearby traffic officers approached with a calm, welcoming demeanor, turning an anxious moment into a cooperative exchange.
Language barriers could have derailed the situation since the driver did not speak Russian and the officers did not speak Turkish. Yet a translator app, used on the spot, bridged the gap. The Turkish driver explained that the vehicle had run dry, and the police responded by bringing fuel to the stranded rig.
The vehicle sat idle in the cold cabin for several hours as the situation unfolded. It was then noticed by Dmitry Chembeleev, the senior inspector of the road safety inspection for the MMO of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, named Ardatovsky, and a police trainee, Vladislav Galkin.
With the engine refusing to start at first, the team arranged for a mechanic. The expert quickly diagnosed the issue and performed the necessary repairs, allowing the engine to turn over and run again. The driver, relieved and grateful, expressed thanks for the aid he received.
According to a statement released on the Interior Ministry website, the Turkish citizen thanked the officers via an online translator for their practical assistance and consideration for someone else’s predicament.
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A source: MIA
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