Four individuals lost their lives in a tragic incident when a train collided with a minibus in the northern region of Ukraine today. The accident occurred in Kvasyliv, situated in the Rivne region of north-western Ukraine, resulting in several others sustaining injuries.
Emergency responders are currently on-site dealing with the aftermath of the collision that occurred at approximately 1:55 pm local time. Initially, the police reported three fatalities and provided medical aid to the injured. Subsequently, the death toll was revised to four as the authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
According to ukrinform.net, the Rivne Region Police released a statement on social media around 12:30 pm UK time, confirming the collision between a train and a shuttle bus in Kvasiliv village. The statement indicated three confirmed deaths and ongoing medical assistance for the injured, with further updates to follow as the investigation progresses.
In a subsequent update, law enforcement mentioned that the number of fatalities had increased to four following the train-minibus collision.
