In the Akhtyrsky district of the Sumy region, a serious accident occurred with the participation of two cars. As a result of the accident, the driver died, four more people were injured.

A traffic accident occurred about 17. 30 on Monday, February 10, on the Sumy-Poltava highway, between the settlements of Bromlya and Trostyanets. This was reported in the police of the Sumy region.

It is noted that investigators, forensicians and patrol policemen left the place of collision of two cars, which led to severe consequences.

According to preliminary data, the 41-year-old driver of the Opel Astra car moved towards Akhtyrki and drove into the oncoming lane, where he collided with a Volkswagen Touareg car under the control of a 51-year-old man. Passengers were in both vehicles.

" The manager of Volkswagen Touareg and his passenger was also taken to a medical institution with injuries of varying degrees, ”the report said.

The police seized both vehicles and delivered them to the penalty area while the investigation will continue.

The police opened criminal proceedings on. 3 tbsp. 286-1 of the Criminal Code on the fact of violation of the rules of the road. The investigation continues.

Law enforcement officers urge drivers to be careful, observe the speed limit and maneuvering rules, because violation of traffic rules may have fatal consequences.