On October 9, a serious road accident occurred near the village of Pidbereztsi in Lviv district involving a cargo truck.
At 12:44 PM, emergency services received a report of a traffic accident on a nearby highway. Preliminary findings indicate that the driver of a Renault T440 truck lost control of the vehicle and veered into a roadside ditch.
Due to the crash, the truck’s cabin sustained severe damage, trapping the 60-year-old driver inside the vehicle.
Key details of the incident:
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The injured driver was stuck inside the deformed cabin; rescuers applied a tourniquet to his leg before extricating him.
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The man was transported to an ambulance using a rigid stretcher.
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He was later hospitalized with injuries of varying severity.
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Firefighters disconnected the truck’s battery to prevent any risk of fire.
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A total of 10 rescuers and 2 units of specialized equipment were involved in the response.
Police are currently investigating the circumstances of the crash.