A passenger bus was involved in a collision with two other vehicles in Karelia, according to regional authorities from the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The crash occurred in the Pitkyaranta district as the driver appeared to lose control, resulting in a collision with an oncoming minibus and subsequently with a heavy truck. Emergency services arrived on the scene to secure the area and assist those affected.
Photos captured at the location show extensive damage to the bus’s undercarriage, while the front end of the heavy truck sustained significant deformation. The severity of the wreckage underscores the force of the impact and the potential risk to occupants.
The report noted that there were 27 children, four accompanying adults, and the bus driver aboard the vehicle. Investigators will review ongoing evidence to determine how the sequence of events unfolded and whether road conditions or driver actions contributed to the crash.
Two people—one child and the truck driver—suffered injuries during the collision. Authorities have not issued any information about the overall health status of those involved beyond noting there were injuries, and local officials are coordinating medical assessments for the injured and affected.
Law enforcement officers remain on site to conduct a thorough examination of the scene. Their work will focus on reconstructing the incident, identifying contributing factors, and documenting witness statements to clarify the circumstances surrounding the crash.
In a separate incident reported earlier, a bus near Voronezh was involved in an event where a girl was struck and dragged along the roadway for several meters; authorities are continuing investigations into that case as well.