On Sunday, shortly before 3 PM, a bus was involved in a serious accident on the 151st kilometer of the Tallinn-Narva highway in the village of Saka, injuring twelve people.
"The accident was serious, primarily due to the large number of injured. At the time of the accident, there were 47 people on the bus, 12 of whom were injured. Ambulance services took ten people to the hospital, two of them with serious injuries," said Silver Pjalsing, the operational manager of the Ida Prefecture. "A passing city bus was temporarily stopped at the scene so that those involved in the accident could take shelter and warm up while waiting for a replacement transport."
According to Pjalsing, one of the bus passengers hindered the work of medical personnel, rescuers, and police at the scene of the accident. The man refused to leave the scene, obstructed assistance to other victims, and did not respond to police requests. The police had to use direct coercion and place him in a service vehicle.
"The police continue to work at the scene, and investigators are determining the circumstances of the incident. Preliminary data suggests that the accident may have occurred due to storm winds that knocked the bus off the road," Pjalsing clarified. "The weather conditions today are very challenging and significantly affect road traffic. Several buses have already left the road due to storm winds, and the roads are also snowy and slippery. The police strongly advise against driving on summer tires.
Road conditions are dangerous even for vehicles with winter tires, so it is essential to be extremely cautious, choose an appropriate speed, and reduce it if necessary. We recommend postponing trips if possible and keeping an eye on the weather forecast."
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