Car crash near Smolevichi: 17-year-old died

A 17-year-old Volkswagen passenger died in a major accident on the R-53 'Sloboda-Novosady' highway near Smolevichi. According to preliminary data, at 14:20 the Jaguar driver chose an incorrect speed regime, lost control of the vehicle, and collided with the Volkswagen. The passenger and driver of the second car, trying to check for injured people, ended up under the wheels of a truck whose driver failed to stop in time. Police are working at the scene, and details of the incident are being clarified. Two trucks, a minibus, and six passenger cars were involved in the accident, complicating traffic along the route. Investigators urge drivers to consider this information when choosing their route.