On May 10, at about 1 p.m., a bus with 20 passengers fell into the Moika River near the Potseluev Bridge. 3 people died, 2 are in serious condition, another 4 are in a state of clinical death. The driver was detained.
“According to preliminary data, at the time of the emergency there were about 20 people inside the vehicle,” the publication reports the words of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. — Police officers are currently working at the scene of the accident.
Even before the rescuers arrived, concerned residents of St. Petersburg who happened to be nearby began to get people off the bus. The victims were pulled out directly through the roof of the sinking bus.
Governor Alexander Beglov commented on the situation:
— In connection with an accident on the embankment of the Moika River involving a bus: employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, city administration, ambulance services and employees of the health committee are working on the scene. The victims are provided with prompt assistance. I carry out coordination personally,” said the head of the region.
The Transport Committee reported that the bus driver lost control. A criminal case has been opened.
“The driver of the Taxi company bus, when turning from Bolshaya Morskaya Street to Potseluev Bridge, lost control, the bus spun around, broke through the fence and fell into the water. Emergency services and ambulance workers are on the scene. Representatives of the carrier and the leadership of the Transport Committee were also sent to the site,” – the committee clarified.
Rescuers from the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations lifted 9 people from a sunken bus. Two are in serious condition, four are in a state of clinical death. Unfortunately, 3 people died, writes the Fontanka publication.
The bus driver was also detained, writes Shot. According to the telegram channel, he will receive the necessary assistance in the hospital. According to preliminary data cited by Shot, the man became ill while driving, which is why he drove into the oncoming lane, knocked down several fences, hit two cars, made a detour, and flew into the water.
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