Tragic incident: A single fatality and four injuries were reported following a traffic collision in the Transbaikal region
In the past 24 hours, the Zabaykalsk State Traffic Safety Inspectorate has reported several incidents via their Telegram channel. A total of 23 traffic accidents were recorded across the Zabaykalsky Krai, resulting in four injuries and one fatality.
The most severe incident occurred on August 20 around 5:30 PM on the 541st kilometer of the Ulan-Ude - Romanovka - Chita highway. A UAZ vehicle, driven by an unidentified 65-year-old individual, left the road and overturned. The driver was taken to a medical facility following the accident.
Unfortunately, this incident resulted in one fatality, but the identity of the driver has not been disclosed. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation.
Elsewhere in the Chita district, two collisions occurred, resulting in injuries. In one incident, a passenger in a Toyota died in a car crash on the Baikal highway. Another road departure also resulted in injuries, but no further details about these incidents have been released.
In addition to these accidents, traffic police detected 209 traffic violations, including 10 cases of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. However, no earlier reported traffic accidents, fatalities, or injuries are directly related to the incidents mentioned in this article.
Arina Nikolaevskaya is not directly mentioned in the provided information.
These incidents serve as a reminder for all road users to exercise caution and follow traffic rules to ensure a safer journey for everyone. The Zabaykalsk State Traffic Safety Inspectorate urges everyone to drive responsibly and prioritise safety on the roads.
