Mari El Opens Criminal Case After School Bus Crash Kills Three

Overview

• The collision occurred on December 11 at the 72–73 km mark of the Zvenigovo–Shelanger–Morki road in Morkinsky District of Mari El.
• It involved a passenger car and a school bus traveling during daytime hours.
• The driver and two passengers of the car were killed, and one of the deceased passengers was a minor.
• There were no children on the school bus at the time of the crash.
• The Investigative Committee opened a case under Part 5 of Article 264 of the Russian Criminal Code, inspected the scene, ordered expert examinations, and is identifying witnesses.