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7 killed, 15 injured in vehicle collision in Russia

Nov 15, 2025

Moscow [Russia], November 15: Seven people were killed and 15 others injured when a passenger minibus collided with a truck in Russia's Perm region, TASS news agency reported Friday, citing regional emergency services.
The accident occurred at the 55th km of the R-243 Kostroma-Sharya-Kirov-Perm road, and the injured were taken to a local hospital.
Preliminary findings indicate the minibus veered into the oncoming lane and crashed into the heavy truck, according to the regional investigative committee.
A minor was among the dead, the committee said, adding that a criminal case has been opened.
Source: Xinhua News Agency

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