Two Killed as Quarry Truck Runs Over UAZ Vehicle in Russia

Tragic Accident in the Urals Leaves Two Dead

A tragic accident occurred in the Ural region of Russia when a quarry truck ran over a UAZ vehicle, killing two people. The incident happened at the Yekaterinburg Coal Company's mine in the city of Serov.

According to preliminary reports, the quarry truck was reversing when it hit the UAZ, which was carrying three people. Two of the occupants of the UAZ, a 42-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman, died at the scene. The third person in the UAZ, a 38-year-old man, was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

Investigation Underway into Fatal Accident

Local authorities have launched an investigation into the accident to determine the cause and identify those responsible. The driver of the quarry truck has been detained for questioning.

The Yekaterinburg Coal Company has expressed its condolences to the families of the victims and has promised to cooperate fully with the investigation. The company has also ordered a safety review of all its operations to ensure that similar accidents do not happen in the future.

Safety Concerns Raised by Accident

The accident has raised concerns about safety at the Yekaterinburg Coal Company's mine. Workers at the mine have complained of poor working conditions and a lack of safety measures.

The Ural Mining and Metallurgical Workers Union has called for an independent investigation into the accident and has demanded that the company take immediate steps to improve safety at the mine.

Similar Accidents in Recent Years

This is not the first time that a quarry truck has been involved in a fatal accident in Russia. In 2021, a quarry truck crashed into a bus in the Sverdlovsk region, killing 17 people.

In 2019, a quarry truck driver was killed when his vehicle overturned in the Kemerovo region. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the truck.

Need for Improved Safety Measures

These accidents highlight the need for improved safety measures at quarries in Russia. The Ural Mining and Metallurgical Workers Union has called for the government to introduce stricter regulations for the operation of quarry trucks and to ensure that companies comply with safety standards.