On December 15 at 5:43 a.m., a major traffic accident occurred on the M09 highway “Lviv–Ternopil–Rava-Ruska” near Chyzhykiv village in Lviv District. The collision involved a “Mercedes-Benz Sprinter,” a “DAF” truck with a trailer, and a “BMW” car.
Upon arrival, rescuers found individuals trapped in the wrecked vehicles.
Rescuers’ Efforts
Using hydraulic tools, emergency personnel:
- extracted 7 deceased and 2 injured individuals from the “Mercedes-Benz Sprinter”;
- rescued another injured person from the “DAF” truck.
The operation involved 20 rescuers and 4 specialized vehicles.
Accident Circumstances
Law enforcement authorities are investigating the causes and details of the accident.