"As a result of the accident, five people who were in the bus were killed, and about 18 people were injured and taken to a medical facility," the press service of TASS news agency said, noting that traffic on the highway is now obstructed.
The accident occurred in the Simferopol district on the Simferopol-Yevpatoria highway. A bus and a truck collided. A total of 32 people were on the bus. Rescuers have already freed the bus passengers and provided them with first aid. Investigators have opened a criminal case over the incident.
A total of 25 people and nine units of equipment were involved in eliminating the aftermath of the accident, the Emergencies Ministry added.
MA/PR
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