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Head-on Collision on Samara - Shymkent Highway: Details Revealed by Police

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Near the village of Olka, a head-on collision between a Lada Largus and a Toyota Estima occurred on the Samara - Shymkent highway. The press service of the Police Department of the Aktobe region shared the details of the incident.

The road accident was recorded on March 13, 2024. According to law enforcement officials, the driver of the Lada Largus, violating the rules, crossed into the oncoming lane and collided head-on with the Toyota Estima.

"As a result of the accident, both drivers and six passengers from both vehicles with various injuries were hospitalized," stated the press service of the Aktobe region Police Department.

It is noteworthy that on March 12 and 13, two drivers were already held accountable for traffic violations. Accidents are frequent on the roads of the Aktobe region. For example, on March 6, 2024, two cars collided on the Aktobe - Astrakhan highway, resulting in the loss of eight lives.