Law enforcement authorities have launched a criminal case connected to the crash involving a car and a tour bus near the village of Uvarovskoye in the Kaluga region. The information was disseminated via a Telegram channel associated with the district prosecutor’s office.
Officials say that investigators are actively examining the circumstances surrounding the incident. The prosecutor’s office has also assumed oversight of the progress of the criminal case to ensure a thorough and timely inquiry.
According to the official release, the crash is being pursued under Part 3 of Article 264 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. The authorities note that the line of inquiry is focused on assessing violations that could have contributed to the collision.
Representatives from the supervisory body stated that the minor victims who sustained injuries in the accident were not seriously harmed and are receiving medical attention as needed.
Early on the morning of November 25, traffic authorities in the Kaluga region reported an incident on the Maloyaroslavets-Borovsk highway. The preliminary account indicates that a Renault Logan collided with a tour bus in the vicinity of Uvarovskoye village.
The force of the impact caused the bus carrying children to veer off the roadway and fall into a ditch. In total, six minors and three adults were on board, with one man experiencing minor scrapes and contusions. He was transported to a local hospital for evaluation and care.
Earlier updates from the regional emergency services described the incident as a traffic collision involving a shuttle bus, with responders coordinating rescue and medical support at the scene. The ongoing investigation will clarify the sequence of events and any contributing factors, including vehicle condition, road lighting, weather, driver actions, and passenger safety measures.
As this case advances, authorities emphasize the importance of systematic, fact-based reporting and the cooperation of witnesses who may provide essential insights into the accident dynamics. The public is urged to await official statements from the Kaluga regional prosecutor’s office and traffic authorities, which will outline any new findings and procedural steps in the investigation. [Source attribution: Kaluga regional prosecutor’s office press communications. Official statements will be updated as new information becomes available.]