In the Lysogorsky district of Saratov region, a collision involving two vehicles occurred on a federal highway, resulting in nine people sustaining injuries. Official briefings from regional health authorities were shared via the Telegram channel of the health minister, providing a concise account of the incident and its immediate aftermath. The information indicates that at 08:40 local time, which corresponds to 07:40 Moscow time, the crash took place on the R-22 Kaspiy highway near the 660-kilometer marker. Emergency services were promptly deployed, and the situation was assessed to ensure rapid medical response for those affected. The minister confirmed that nine individuals were injured, including two minors, highlighting the varied severity of the injuries and the ongoing medical evaluation at the scene and during transport. (Source: regional health ministry)
Initial assessments described seven adults with soft tissue bruises and minor injuries who received outpatient care at the scene or were released after a brief medical check. Two younger victims required closer observation due to the nature of their injuries, with the 17-year-old boy diagnosed with a closed injury to the left knee joint. A two-year-old child suffered an open head injury with a severe brain contusion, necessitating hospital admission for specialized care and monitoring. Medical teams followed standard trauma protocols to stabilize all patients before deciding on their ongoing treatment plan. (Source: regional health ministry)
Visual evidence from the incident suggested that the vehicles involved were a Lada Largus and a VAZ-2107. After the collision, the foreign-registered vehicle veered into a ditch, while the domestic sedan blocked both lanes of traffic, effectively halting movement on that stretch of the highway. Both cars sustained substantial damage to their bodies, underscoring the force of the impact. Police units arrived at the scene to manage the scene, coordinate traffic, and begin preliminary investigations. Authorities reported that appropriate safety measures were instituted and that the area remained under watch as investigators documented the scene and collected witness statements. (Source: regional health ministry)
With the incident under control, authorities continued to work on confirming the identities of those involved and determining the precise sequence of events leading up to the crash. The response highlighted the importance of rapid communication among emergency responders, medical personnel, and law enforcement to ensure timely medical intervention and secure traffic flow as recovery operations proceeded. The ongoing investigation aims to clarify causative factors, whether road conditions, vehicle performance, or driver actions played a role, and to guide future safety measures on regional highways. The incident follows another report noting a separate collision involving a UAZ SUV and a passenger car in the city of Nizhny Novgorod, illustrating the broader context of roadway incidents in the area. (Source: regional health ministry)