Truck driver who hit girls with bikes fell asleep at the wheel REN TV by source reference
The truck driver was arrested. The tragedy occurred around 10:40 am in the Vyborgsky district of the Leningrad region, on the 59th kilometer of the Scandinavian highway. A 31-year-old driver was driving the truck. As a result of the accident, 2 female students died at the scene, while 7 athletes and their trainers were injured. A criminal case was opened for the accident.
Girls aged 14-15 were moving in the column.
Vyacheslav Ekimov, President of the Russian Cycling Federation (FVSR), assured that condolences will be sent to the victims and that the situation can be resolved at the regional level.
There was no “collection” among athletes. If there is an objection, we will of course take a direct role. Law enforcement needs to figure it out first,” Yekimov said.
Regarding the restraining measures for the bus, the head of the FVSR stated that he will not be granted a license next year.
Formerly Yekimov named The coach is guilty of an accident on the track “Scandinavia”.