2014 Ukraine train bus collision
The 2014 Ukraine train bus collision occurred on 4 February 2014 when a bus was hit by a train and killed at least 13 people and another 6 were wounded; the bus driver survived. According to province prosecutor's office: "The shuttle bus ignored the traffic lights and the sound signals and headed to the crossing". The collision took place in Vyry, Sumy Oblast, in northeastern Ukraine.[1]
| 2014 Ukraine train bus collision | |
|---|---|
 Location of Sumy Oblast in Ukraine | |
| Details | |
| Date | 4 February 2014 3:30 pm local time |
| Location | Sumy Oblast |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Statistics | |
| Deaths | 13 |
| Injured | 6 |
| Damage | Bus and a Train |
February 5 was declared a day of mourning in Sumy region. The Government of Ukraine decided to provide assistance to the families of the victims in the amount of UAH 50,000 and to the families of the deceased in the amount of UAH 100,000.[2]
See also
References
- "Twelve die as train and minibus collide in Ukraine". BBC News. February 4, 2014. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- "Помилование Луценко не сняло проблем выборочного правосудия, - эксперты". 24 Канал (in Russian). Retrieved 2023-04-01.
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