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Lawyer explains when a driver may leave the scene of an accident without punishment

Lawyer Alexander Manko said that leaving the scene of a traffic accident, even in a minor crash, carries the risk of license suspension for up to a year and a half. The legal way to leave the scene is to file a European accident report (evropotokol) provided four conditions are met, after first documenting the circumstances of the accident with photos and video.

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In Leningrad Oblast, a Moose Caused a Traffic Accident Involving Two Cars, with Injuries Reported

In the Volkhov District of Leningrad Oblast, a moose ran onto the highway near the village of Issad, triggering a collision between two cars. From the impact, the animal ended up on the oncoming lane and crashed into an Opel, which overturned and landed on its roof. Two injured people from the Opel were extracted by rescuers and handed over to medics.

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Deputy Health Minister of Ryazan Region Vladimir Khominets Killed in Crash with Truck

Deputy Health Minister of Ryazan Region Vladimir Khominets died when his Audi Q7 collided with a Sitrak truck near the village of Plakhino. According to preliminary data, the official crossed into the oncoming lane; both vehicles caught fire. The truck driver was hospitalized with fractures. The Health Ministry confirmed the death and expressed condolences.

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In Irkutsk, a 17-year-old girl on an e-scooter was involved in an accident with a KamAZ truck; the truck tipped over onto its side

In Irkutsk, a collision between a KamAZ truck and an e-scooter ridden by a 17-year-old girl led to the truck tipping over. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the scooter rider was crossing the roadway at a signalized crosswalk without dismounting. Both participants in the accident sustained bodily injuries.

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A Damas car overturned in the Asaka district: no one was injured

In the Andijan region, in the Asaka district, on the night of October 17 at around 23:00, a driver born in 2004, driving a Damas car, fell asleep at the wheel, lost control, the car hit a tree by the road and overturned. According to Kun.uz, no one was injured, and the car sustained technical damage. An investigation is underway.

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In Fergana Region, a 28-Year-Old Unlicensed BMW Driver Died When His Car Flipped Over at Over 100 km/h

On October 12, in the Furkat district of Fergana Region, a BMW driver traveling at over 100 km/h lost control on a sharp turn, hit a pole, a concrete barrier and a tree, after which the car flipped over. The 28-year-old driver died; the passenger survived by being thrown through the windshield. According to the Road Traffic Safety Department, the driver had no driver's license and had previously been held liable for violations.

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In Andijan, a Chery driver hit a schoolchild at an unregulated pedestrian crossing

On October 13, at around 12:30, opposite school No. 56 on Shabnam street in Andijan, a Chery Tiggo 8 Pro driven by a man born in 1957 hit a child crossing the road at an unregulated pedestrian crossing. The driver did not flee and, together with a traffic police officer, took the victim to a medical facility. The car was placed in the impound lot, and an investigation is underway.

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Family from Chirchik seeks compensation for house destroyed by detached semi-trailer carrying cotton harvesters

On September 10 in Chirchik, a semi-trailer carrying two cotton harvesters detached from a truck and crashed into the house of an elderly couple. A month after the accident, the family has not received an official damage assessment, gas supply has not been restored, and the residents are carrying out repairs themselves. The AgroTech Klaster plant claims the transportation was arranged by the Chinese supplier; the city police department is conducting a check under Article 133 of the Administrative Liability Code.

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In Tashkent, a GAC Aion car hit a pedestrian at a pedestrian crossing

On October 13 at around 19:00, opposite the Ekobozor market on Mirzo Ulugbek Street, a GAC Aion car driven by a driver born in 2005 hit a pedestrian moving across a signalized pedestrian crossing. The circumstances of the accident, including the state of the traffic light and the condition of the victim, are not disclosed; an investigation is underway.

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Two people died in a collision between a Cobalt and an electric scooter in Samarkand region

On October 9, at around 13:00, in the Pakhtachinsky district of Samarkand region, at the 14th km of the 4K-560 road, a Cobalt car collided with an electric scooter. According to the Road Traffic Safety Department, the Cobalt driver swerved left to avoid hitting a cyclist who suddenly pulled out, lost control and drove into the oncoming lane. Two passengers of the scooter died — according to Kun.uz, a 57-year-old woman and her two-year-old grandson. The scooter driver was hospitalized in serious condition. A criminal case has been opened.

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Six Russians injured in a traffic accident in Antalya, Turkey

A minibus with tourists crashed in Turkey's Antalya province on the Korkuteli - Fethiye highway. Nine people were injured, six of them Russian citizens. The accident occurred around noon near Yukarikarman; the vehicle veered off the road and overturned, reportedly because the driver lost control. The passengers suffered minor injuries and were taken to the Korkuteli hospital. The Russian Union of Travel Industry is clarifying whether organized tourists were among the victims and whether they need help from insurers and tour operators.

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