A major accident occurred at kilometer 449 of the Astrakhan-Volgograd highway.
The collision between a truck and a bus has already killed 17 people.
The incident was reported on the Russian Emergencies Ministry Telegram channel.
Let us recall that we are talking about an accident that was previously reported to the regional Department of Internal Affairs. According to preliminary data, a truck drove into the oncoming lane and collided with an oncoming bus.
Both drivers of the vehicles died at the scene before the ambulance arrived, and a bus passenger also died.
According to preliminary data, 14 passengers were found injured as a result of the collision.
Later, the Ministry of Emergency Situations shared updated data. At the moment, the accident has already claimed the lives of 17 people injured as a result of the collision of two vehicles.
The cause of the accident is being clarified. 16 rescue specialists arrived at the scene, and four units of special equipment were also involved.
