Horrifying video footage captured the moment a truck skidded on a wet road, collided with a car, and trapped two individuals inside.
The car’s driver, aged 42, and his 39-year-old passenger tragically lost their lives in the incident, which occurred on the DN2/E85 stretch between Cristești and Drăgușeni in Iași County, northeastern Romania, on a Friday afternoon. The lorry’s trailer slid, swung across the road, and blocked both lanes, leading to the car’s crushing as the driver tried to brake.
A team of 13 firefighters responded to the scene, utilizing specialized extraction equipment, a SMURD ambulance, and units from the Suceava and Iași County Ambulance Services, as reported by Romanian TV channel Digi24.
Allegedly, four individuals were involved in the crash. The 54-year-old lorry driver underwent a breathalyzer test, which showed no alcohol in his system, according to the police. Despite being examined by medical personnel, he declined hospitalization.
The Iași County Police Inspectorate issued a statement, stating that a 54-year-old man from Bistrița-Năsăud County lost control of the lorry while traveling from Drăgușeni to Cristești, leading to the collision with the car driven by a 42-year-old man from Suceava County.
A criminal investigation for manslaughter has been initiated, with ongoing efforts to ascertain the full circumstances and causes of the tragic accident.