NewsFatal collision on Moscow Beltway involves army bus and truck
Fatal collision on Moscow Beltway involves army bus and truck
On Monday, a tragic accident unfolded on the multi-lane Moscow Beltway. A truck, speeding, collided with an army bus, resulting in casualties.
Russia. A truck drove into a military bus.
7:40 PM EDT, March 25, 2024
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Drivers on the opposite side captured the horrific scene of the burning bus on video, the footage of which rapidly spread on social media.
Eyewitnesses reported that a Kamaz truck was involved in the collision with the bus, resulting in at least one fatality.
Rescue teams are currently working at the accident site. The cause of the crash, whether it stemmed from negligence or was an intentional act by the truck driver, has yet to be disclosed by authorities.
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Unverified reports suggest that the bus might have halted due to a malfunction just moments before the crash.
The accident quickly led to a massive traffic backup on the Beltway, affecting countless people in Moscow.
Assault in Moscow
On Friday, terrorists struck the Crocus City Hall concert hall in Krasnogorsk, near Moscow. The assailants opened fire on the crowd and detonated explosives, causing a fire that led to the collapse of the building's roof.
The Islamic State Khorasan Province, the Afghan branch of IS, claimed responsibility for the attack. Russian officials report the capture of four individuals linked to the incident, none of whom are Russian citizens.
Source: Telegram