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Multi-vehicle crash in Russian north kills 12, injures eight
A minibus collided with a car and a lumber truck in Russia's Arkhangelsk region on Friday, resulting in 12 deaths and eight injuries. Regional authorities confirmed the casualty figures from the incident.
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A serious traffic accident in Russia's northern Arkhangelsk region claimed 12 lives on Friday when a minibus struck both a car and a truck carrying timber, according to regional officials.
The collision occurred on a roadway in the sparsely populated region, which covers vast tracts of forest in northwestern Russia. Eight additional people sustained injuries in the three-vehicle crash, officials said.
The Arkhangelsk region, located north of Moscow near the White Sea, experiences harsh winter conditions that frequently contribute to traffic incidents. The exact cause of Friday's collision was not immediately specified by authorities.
Road safety remains a significant concern across Russia's northern territories, where remote highways and challenging weather conditions create elevated accident risks for travellers.