Minibus Crashes into Ditch Near Rtishchevo; Two Women Injured
A van veered off the road and into a snow-filled ditch near the village of Malinovka. The vehicle resembled a minibus taxi but was not one, according to traffic police.
Feb 2, 2026 0
A Gazelle van is pictured stuck in a snow-covered roadside ditch after losing control.
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A traffic accident involving a Gazelle van occurred near the village of Malinovka in the Rtishchevsky District at around 6:38 PM. The incident was reported by the regional State Traffic Inspectorate.
According to preliminary data, the driver of the Gazelle, born in 1967, lost control of the vehicle, causing it to leave the road. The van ended up in a snow-filled ditch. While the vehicle looked like a minibus taxi, traffic police confirmed it was not one.
Two female passengers were injured in the accident: one woman is 61 years old, the other is 43. They were taken to the nearest medical facility.
The causes of the incident are being determined.
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