In the Lviv region, a train traveling from Truskavets to Dnipro struck a 61-year-old man

In the village of Pluhiv, Zolochiv District, Lviv Oblast, a train on the “Truskavets–Dnipro” route struck a 61-year-old man. The victim died at the scene from his injuries.

The accident occurred on September 27 at approximately 6:05 p.m. According to law enforcement officials, a local resident of the village of Honcharivka suddenly stepped onto the tracks directly in front of the train.

In connection with the tragedy, investigators have opened a criminal case under Part 3 of Article 276 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (violation of traffic safety rules or rules for the operation of rail transport). The article provides for a penalty of imprisonment for a term of five to ten years.

Source: Lviv Regional Police.

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