Nine people, seven adults and two children, were rescued after a regular Barnaul-Klyuchi bus left the road and slumped into a flood-filled ditch in Altay. The incident was confirmed by a regional emergency service press release. The bus encountered high water that pushed it off the highway, after which the vehicle began to sink. All aboard were evacuated and none sustained injuries, according to officials who described the bus as stuck in the waterlogged ditch. The event was reported by the regional headquarters of the Ministry of Emergencies through the press service, ensuring authorities coordinated the rescue swiftly.
The scene unfolded in the Volchikhinsky district near the village of Bor-Forpost. Local responders worked to remove passengers from the sinking vehicle, and early reports indicated that the passengers were brought to safety with no immediate injuries. The rescue operation prioritized rapid extraction to minimize exposure to the cold and water. The region continues to monitor weather and water levels to prevent further incidents on roadways affected by rising water levels.
Separately, an incident in the Irkutsk region involved a sport utility vehicle driving onto the ice of Lake Baikal. The driver ignored prohibitory signs and drove three kilometers from the shore before the under-ice section gave way and the car sank. Rescuers reported that only the driver escaped the water. Authorities remind motorists that ice conditions can change quickly and safety advisories should always be followed to prevent similar tragedies. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about driving on frozen waterways during periods of thaw and cold snap.
In another note from the same period, there was a report of an inverted boat associated with fishermen in Russia. The details of that event were not expanded in depth here, but authorities continue to investigate to provide precise accounts and guidance for coastal and inland water safety. Local emergency services stress the importance of proper flotation devices and adherence to safety regulations for all water-based activities.