In Odesa, minibus crashed into a truck - 13 people injured

In Odesa, minibus crashed into a truck - 13 people injured

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In Odesa, a minibus drove into a truck with a semi-trailer, the driver and 12 passengers sought medical help.

This was reported by the Main Directorate of the National Police in the Odesa region, Ukrinform reports.

 "The car accident occurred today, July 20 … . While driving in the direction of the city center, the driver of a regular vehicle suddenly became ill, as a result of which he lost control and hit a truck with a semi-trailer parked in the right lane. So far, it is known about twelve passengers and a public transport driver who sought medical help. All of them received injuries of varying degrees of severity," the statement reads.

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Law enforcement officers are establishing the circumstances of the accident.

The driver of the taxi will be tested for intoxication.

As reported, nine Ukrainians were injured in an accident in Poland, five of them in critical condition.

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