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Deadly Crash in Kyiv: Volga Torn Apart in Head-On Collision (PHOTO)

Photo: National Police
Photo: National Police

1 person killed, 5 hospitalized.

On Akademika Zabolotnoho Street in Kyiv, a GAZ-3110 Volga and a SsangYong collided. As a result of the crash, 1 person was killed and 5 others were injured.

As police in the capital reported, the accident occurred this morning, around 09:30.

Preliminary information indicates that the driver of the GAZ-3110 veered into the oncoming lane, where it collided with the SsangYong. The impact tore the Volga into several pieces.

Photo: National Police
Photo: National Police

The female passenger in the Volga suffered injuries incompatible with life. Both drivers and three other passengers were hospitalized with injuries.

Photo: National Police
Photo: National Police

Investigators have opened criminal proceedings under Part 2 of Article 286 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine — violation of road safety rules resulting in the deaths of several people. Those found guilty face up to 8 years in prison and a ban on driving vehicles for up to 3 years.

Photo: National Police
Photo: National Police

Earlier, a bus carrying passengers overturned near Kamianets-Podilskyi, leaving at least 8 people hospitalized.