Latest details about horrific bus crash in Smolensk Region

15 мая 2021

Sixteen Belarusians were injured in an accident that happened early this morning on the M-1 highway.

A minibus with our citizens collided with a heavy truck and overturned. The victims were urgently hospitalized. The situation is closely monitored by the Belarusian embassy in Russia. Our correspondents contacted the press-secretary of the ministry, Oleg Mazuro. He said that the embassy was in contact with families of all the victims, as well as gave other details.

The collision happened because of nonobservance of the distance by the truck driver. A criminal was initiated. The investigation was taken under control by the regional prosecutor's office.