yesterday, December 27, 32 accidents occurred in the Amur region, one of which resulted in injuries. A summary for the past 24 hours was published by the regional State Traffic Inspectorate.
the accident happened in the morning near house number 76 on Tchaikovsky Street in Blagoveshchensk. the driver of a Toyota Prius, while turning right at a controlled intersection, hit an 18-year-old girl who was walking along a pedestrian crossing at a traffic light. She was taken to a medical facility with injuries.
Dear road users! On the eve of the holiday, traffic in the regional center and other large settlements is the most intense. Many come for shopping and gifts. We urge you to strictly adhere to traffic rules and be attentive on the road! – Amur residents were called to the traffic police.
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BLAGOVESHCHENSK, December 27, 2023 – A busy shopping season contributed to a spike in traffic incidents in the Amur region yesterday, with 32 accidents reported, including one that sent an 18-year-old pedestrian to the hospital.The increase in accidents underscores the need for heightened caution during the holiday rush.
Holiday Traffic Leads to Injuries in Amur Region
A recent increase in traffic volume is being cited as a factor in a series of accidents.
- A total of 32 accidents were recorded in the Amur region on December 27.
- One accident resulted in injuries to an 18-year-old girl.
- The incident occurred at a controlled intersection in Blagoveshchensk.
- Authorities are urging drivers to exercise caution due to increased traffic.
The injured pedestrian was struck by a Toyota Prius at approximately 7:30 AM near 76 Tchaikovsky Street in Blagoveshchensk. The driver was making a right turn at a signaled intersection when the incident occurred. The 18-year-old was crossing at a designated pedestrian crossing when she was hit. Paramedics transported her to a local medical facility for treatment.
Regional traffic police issued a statement emphasizing the increased congestion in Blagoveshchensk and other major settlements. “On the eve of the holiday, traffic in the regional center and other large settlements is the most intense.Many come for shopping and gifts,” the statement read. “We urge you to strictly adhere to traffic rules and be attentive on the road!”
