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2009 Rostov-on-Don bus crash
Fatal road accident in Russia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 2009 Rostov bus crash was a collision between a bus and a Mercedes-Benz Actros 1841LS[4] oil tanker near Samarskoye village, Azovsky District, Rostov Oblast, Russia.[5] 21 people died, and 8 others were injured.[2][6][7]
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Incident
24 July 2009 at 12:48 Moscow Time on 1107 kilometer of M4 highway (near Elbuzd hamlet, Azovsky District, Rostov Oblast) Ikarus 250 bus with 28 passengers was on regular route Kurganinsk — Taganrog — Rostov-on-Don and collided head on with empty Mercedes-Benz Actros 1841LS oil tanker which had crossed the median strip.[8][5] The drivers of both vehicles were killed.[9] The accident happened at 12:48. 21 people were killed in the crash.[10] 8 people were in a serious condition in hospital.[3]
Route
The bus was on the highway route[1] between Krasnodar and Volgodonsk. The bus had come from the town of Kurgantsy, heading towards Taganrog.[10] The truck had crossed into the opposing lane and collided with the Ikarus 256.75 bus.[4]
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Investigation
The Ministry of Emergency Situations for the Rostov Oblast said there had been 27 passengers on board the bus. The bus had a capacity to take 45 people.[10] An investigation was opened for the crash.[3]
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