Fatal crash in Odesa as minibus and shuttle bus collide
A fatal accident involving a minibus and a minibus occurred in Odesa (Photo: National Police of Ukraine)
A passenger was killed and several others injured in a crash involving a minibus and a shuttle bus in Odesa, regional police said on Apr. 7.
Authorities said the crash occurred in the morning on Balkivska Street. Preliminary findings indicate that a minibus (route taxi) and a van were traveling in the same direction when the collision occurred.
As a result of the accident, one female passenger was killed, and several others sustained injuries of varying severity, police said. The number of injured is being clarified, they added.
Law enforcement officials stressed that the drivers of both vehicles will be tested for intoxication, and a legal classification of the incident will be determined after all circumstances are established.
They also noted that traffic in the area is partially disrupted, urging drivers to take this into account when planning routes and to follow traffic rules.
Will you support Ukraine’s free press?
Dear reader, as all news organizations, we must balance the pressures of delivering timely, accurate, and relevant stories with requirements to fund our business operations.
As a Ukrainian-based media, we also have another responsibility – to amplify Ukraine’s voice to the world during the crucial moment of its existence as a political nation.
It’s the support of our readers that lets us continue doing our job. We keep our essential reporting free because we believe in our ultimate purpose: an independent, democratic Ukraine.
If you’re willing to support Ukraine, consider subscribing to our Patreon starting from 5$ per month. We are immensely grateful.
Please help us continue fighting Russian propaganda.
Truth can be hard to tell from fiction these days. Every viewpoint has its audience of backers and supporters, no matter how absurd.
If conscious disinformation is reinforced by state propaganda apparatus and budget, its outcomes may become deadly.
There is no solution to this, other than independent, honest, and accurate reporting.
We remain committed to empowering the Ukrainian voice to push against the muck. If you’re willing to stand up for the truth – consider supporting us on Patreon starting from 5$ per month. Thank you very much.
Will you help tell Ukraine’s story to the world?
Twenty years ago, most people hadn’t even heard of Ukraine. Today, the country is on everyone’s lips and everyone’s headlines. War pushed us on the front page. But there are many other things we do that we are proud of – from music and culture to technology.
We need your help to tell the world Ukrainian story of resilience, joy, and survival. If you’re willing to back our effort, consider supporting us on Patreon starting from 5$ per month. We are immensely grateful.
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Google News
