Traffic Paralyzed: Two Trucks Crash on Chelyabinsk Tract

On the morning of January 29, two trucks collided on the Chelyabinsk tract — traffic towards Yekaterinburg was literally paralyzed. The accident occurred under a bridge leading to the village of Patrushi (Sysertsky District).

«The M-5 highway is completely closed towards Yekaterinburg. The truck«s tanks are punctured, all the diesel is on the road, this will last a long time,» warn readers of E1.RU.

It is unknown if there are any casualties in the accident. The editorial office of E1.RU requested a comment from the Sverdlovsk State Traffic Inspectorate. They responded that traffic inspectors are working at the scene and investigating the circumstances of the crash.

In the meantime, take a look at what is happening at the accident scene.

Read several useful instructions from E1.RU: in them, we explain how to help a victim in an accident and not cause more harm; a doctor gave advice on how to resuscitate a person, and explained when it is necessary. Another important article — about how to extract a passenger or driver from a wrecked car.

We also compiled a useful test: check if you can correctly provide assistance to people who have been injured in a traffic accident.