The key facts
- Head-on collision between a foreign-made car and a bus opposite the Tri Kota shopping center in Astrakhan, the bus was thrown onto the roadside
- According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs for Astrakhan Region, the car was driven by a woman who crossed into the oncoming lane
- Seven people were injured, their condition is unknown; the road is completely closed
Circumstances of the accident
A serious traffic accident involving a bus occurred in Astrakhan. This was reported by the Telegram channel 'Astrakhan and AO. News.' According to the channel, the head-on collision with public transport happened opposite the Tri Kota shopping center, near the car market; after the impact, the bus was thrown onto the roadside.
Damage and road closure
Footage published online shows that the foreign-made car sustained serious damage: its front end is smashed, and parts are scattered across the road. A bus stands nearby; no noticeable damage to it is visible in the photo. According to the channel, the road at the accident site is currently completely closed.
Ministry of Internal Affairs data and victims
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for Astrakhan Region reported that a woman was driving the passenger car. She lost control and crossed into the oncoming lane, where she crashed into the bus. As a result of the incident, seven people were injured; their condition is unknown.
