Tragedy in Grodno region: 4 people died in a road accident, including two children

23.11.2024 20:56

On Saturday, November 23, a fatal traffic accident occurred near Lida.

The accident claimed the lives of four people. Among the dead were two minors.

This was reported on the Telegram channel of the Investigative Committee of Belarus.

Details of a fatal accident in the Grodno region

According to preliminary data, the person driving the Opel was driving along the M-6 highway in the direction of the regional center.

At approximately 15:00, near the village of Biskuptsy (Lida District), a driver lost control of the vehicle.

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Photo: screenshot from video of the Investigative Committee of Belarus

The vehicle hit a fence, went into a ditch and overturned.

Four people, including two children, became victims of the incident.

In addition, two people were taken to a medical facility.

On November 23 at 17:15 it was reported that investigators were working at the scene of the tragedy.

A criminal case has been opened on the fact of the accident, which claimed the lives of four people, under Part 3 of Article 317 of the Belarusian Criminal Code.

Now experts are establishing all the details of what happened.

Following the tragedy in the Grodno region and against the backdrop of changing weather, the Investigative Committee appealed to Belarusian drivers to remain attentive, keep their distance and avoid abrupt maneuvers.

For reference

A road traffic accident is an event that occurs during the movement of a vehicle on the road and with its participation, in which people are killed or injured, or vehicles, structures, cargo are damaged, or other material damage is caused.

Kurchev Anton Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief