Nine people were injured when a minibus overturned on a regional road in Transbaikalia. The information surfaced on a Telegram channel and was later confirmed by the regional State Traffic Inspectorate, which provided initial details about the crash. The report from the Telegram channel prompted authorities to issue a formal update, outlining the basics of the incident and the response underway.
The collision occurred in the Shilkinsky district at the 147th kilometer of the Mogoituy-Sretensk-Olochi regional highway. The driver of a Ford Transit minibus lost control, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway and roll onto its side. Nine passengers sustained injuries of varying severity, and emergency crews quickly established a on-site treatment area while arranging medical transport as needed. The incident prompted a regional emergency response, with responders coordinating to secure the scene and assess the wellbeing of all occupants.
The State Traffic Inspectorate noted that the minibus does not meet the standard classification of a road vehicle. Investigators are actively reviewing the circumstances surrounding the crash and the vehicle’s regulatory status as part of the continuing inquiry, seeking to determine the factors that contributed to the loss of control and the subsequent rollover.
On October 17, a storm warning was issued for Transbaikalia. Forecasters predicted winds above 25 meters per second across parts of the region, prompting emergency services to urge residents to reinforce loose structures and roofs and to avoid leaving cars under trees, near buildings, or beside billboards. Officials also cautioned that power outages could occur due to damaged cables and downed lines, urging preparedness and vigilance in affected communities.
Earlier reports described a diesel locomotive colliding with a passenger car in another part of Russia, underscoring ongoing safety concerns across different segments of the transport network and the importance of rapid, coordinated responses to incidents on land and rail alike.