In Minsk, a minibus collided with a car: 5 people were taken to medical facilities

24.10.2024 08:57

On the afternoon of October 23, a traffic accident occurred in the capital of Belarus.

A minibus collided with a passenger car.

As a result, 5 people were taken to medical facilities.

The State Traffic Inspectorate of the Main Directorate of Internal Affairs of the Minsk City Executive Committee reported this on its Telegram channel.

Details of the accident in Minsk on October 23

The accident happened yesterday at about 15:00.

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Photo: State Traffic Inspectorate of the Main Directorate of Internal Affairs of the Minsk City Executive Committee

The Fiat minibus, driven by a 58-year-old citizen, was traveling along Dzerzhinsky Avenue.

At some point, the driver drove through a red light. This happened at the intersection with Shchorsa Street.

The result of the above-described traffic violation was a collision between a minibus and a Hyundai. Incidentally, the second vehicle was driving through a green light.

After the traffic accident, 5 people were taken to medical facilities. We are talking about 3 passengers of the minibus, as well as the driver and passenger of the car.

The State Traffic Inspectorate has issued the following reminder to motorists: before driving through a controlled intersection, you must reduce your speed and prepare for the need to stop when a different traffic light appears.

In addition, the State Traffic Inspectorate reminded Belarusians of a simple rule: you cannot drive through a red light.

Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief