Police detained a truck driver following a horrific accident in the Odesa region
Law enforcement officers detained a truck driver who, according to the investigation, was involved in a fatal traffic accident on the Kyiv–Odesa highway.
According to preliminary information, the 55-year-old driver of a Mercedes-Benz minibus had stopped on an uphill stretch of road due to a mechanical failure. At that moment, a MAN truck driven by a 26-year-old man crashed into the rear of the minibus. The minibus overturned due to the force of the impact.
A 15-year-old passenger on the minibus was killed in the accident.
Another 12 passengers, including seven minors, were hospitalized to receive necessary medical care.
Both drivers were tested for intoxication—they were sober.
Investigators detained the 26-year-old truck driver in accordance with Article 208 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine. The decision on whether to formally notify him of the charges is currently being considered.
This was reported by the National Police of Ukraine.
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