Overview
- The collision occurred around noon at the 179th kilometer of the A‑121 Sortavala highway in Lahdenpokhsky District.
- Officials say a container truck lost control and struck an oncoming fuel tanker, after which two passenger cars were involved.
- Police report the fatalities include the heavy‑truck driver and the driver and a passenger of one car, while the tanker driver was seriously injured.
- The injured tanker driver is in intensive care at Sortavala Central District Hospital and is being prepared for surgery, according to the regional health minister.
- Firefighters recovered the victims from the vehicles, traffic remains restricted with a detour through Kurkieki, and authorities said the tanker was reportedly empty with no fuel spill.