2009 Rostov-on-Don bus crash
| Rostov bus crash | |
|---|---|
 Location of Rostov Oblast in Russia | |
 | |
| Details | |
| Date | 24 July 2009 12:48 |
| Location | M4 highway[1] - Samarskoye near Rostov-on-Don[2] |
| Country | Russia |
| Statistics | |
| Deaths | 25[3] |
| Injured | at least 9 (seriously)[4] |
The 2009 Rostov bus crash was a collision between a bus and a Kamaz[5] petrol tanker near Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast, Russia. At least 25 people died, and about 40 others were injured.[3][6]
Incident
27 people were on board the bus. The drivers of both vehicles were killed.[7] The accident happened at 12:48. There was no fire after the crash, as the tanker was empty.[2][5] 40 people were injured.[8] 9 people were in a serious condition in hospital.[4]
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.[8] The truck had crossed into the opposing lane and collided with the Mercedes bus.[5]
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.[8] An investigation was opened for the crash.[4]
References
- ^ a b "21 people died, 9 injured in shuttle bus-petrol tanker collision". ITAR TASS. 24 July 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-24.
- ^ a b "Twenty reported killed in Russian truck-bus collision". Kyiv Post. 24 July 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-24.
- ^ a b "wenty-five dead in 'monstrous' Russian bus crash". AFP. 24 July 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-24.
- ^ a b c "Russian Bus, Petrol Transporter Crash, 20 Dead". The New York Times. July 24, 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-24. [dead link]
- ^ a b c "Bus, tanker truck crash in South Russia". Ria Novosti. 2009-07-24. Retrieved 2009-07-24.
- ^ "S Russia bus crash leaves 20 dead". BBC Online. 24 July 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-24.
- ^ "Deadly Bus And Petrol Tanker Crash In Russia". Sky News. July 24, 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-24.
- ^ a b c "20 killed in Russia as truck plows into bus". CNN. 24 July 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-24.
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