SK began pre-investigation checks on the fact of an accident with a bus near Tula – RIA Novosti

VORONEZH, November 3 – RIA Novosti. The investigation began checking into the accident involving a bus in the Tula region, in which eight people were killed and 48 injured, reported the Department of Insurance of the Russian Federation in the region.

An accident on the highway M-4 took place on Tuesday at 2:12 MSK in Tula region. The bus, en route from Moscow – Yerevan, there were more than 60 people, the citizens of Armenia. The accident killed eight people, injured 48, of which 11 are in intensive care.

“Given the evidence, the investigating authorities … organized investigation verification … As part of the audit will address the issue of the presence or absence of an offense under Part 3 of Article 238 Criminal Code (execution of works or services that do not meet safety requirements, resulting in the death of two or more persons), “- said in a statement. Sanction this Article provides for up to 10 years in prison.

The investigation will give a legal assessment of the actions of officials responsible for the quality of services for passengers.

According to the SC, the driver, 44-year-old Armenian citizen, lost control, drove into the left lane, then I left the road and hit a bump. After that issued the bus on the roadway, where he crossed the two lanes on the right side of the road and hit a bump again, and then tipped over on its right side. On the bus were 59 passengers and two drivers. Five people died on the spot, one died in the ambulance, and two – in Uzlovsky District Hospital.

are considered as causes of accidents a technical failure of the vehicle and that the driver could not fall asleep at the wheel.