Massive accident on the M11 toll highway in the Novgorod region (11 photos + 5 videos)
Yesterday in the Novgorod region, on the 525th km of the M-11 toll highway, a massive accident occurred. Traffic police officers documented this incident as as many as 17 accidents involving 66 cars. Four people died, 10 were injured. Movement towards Moscow was paralyzed.
As a result of the accident, four people died, including a minor child. It is noted that employees of the State Traffic Inspectorate, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, investigators and operatives are working at the scene of the incident.
In turn, the Investigative Committee began an investigation under the article on the provision of services that do not meet safety requirements. Law enforcement officers will evaluate the activities of those responsible for clearing snow on the highway.
The Investigative Committee of the Investigative Committee for the Novgorod Region organized a procedural check on the grounds of a crime under Art. 238 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. Investigators and forensic investigators went to the scene. Based on the results of the inspection, a procedural decision will be made,” the department noted.
Unfortunately, three adults and one child died in the accident. Ten people were injured, including two children.
Rescue helicopters flew to the site to evacuate injured victims. At the same time, investigators opened a criminal case under the article on the provision of services that do not meet safety requirements. We are talking about the quality of snow removal on the highway.