A passenger minibus overturned in Kolyma
The Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the Magadan Region reported that a passenger minibus overturned on the Kolyma highway.
It is indicated that the vehicle was carrying 16 people. The driver of the minibus was found to be the culprit of the accident.
The official website of the regional Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia writes: “The driver did not choose a safe speed and did not take into account the road conditions while passing another car.”
It is reported that as a result of this incident the minibus drove into a ditch and overturned.
Accident on the road
Law enforcement officials also report: “One of the passengers on the minibus received bodily injuries and is receiving assistance.”
Earlier it was reported that snowfalls and strong winds were observed in the Magadan Region.
Drivers of vehicles were advised not to exceed the speed limit and to drive with caution on slippery roads.
The police added that the minibus overturned at the 1555th kilometer of the Kolyma highway Yakutsk – Magadan.
