A criminal case has been initiated following a deadly traffic accident in the Shipunovsky district of Altai Krai, Russia, which claimed the lives of six people. The case falls under Part 5 of Article 264 of the Criminal Code, addressing violations of traffic regulations resulting in the negligent death of two or more individuals.

The accident took place on June 30 in the Shipunovsky district. Preliminary investigations suggest that the driver of a Kia Forte veered into oncoming traffic, colliding with a Honda Odyssey.

Tragically, six individuals, including three children, died at the scene. Emergency services and investigators are currently on-site.

Authorities are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.

It is worth noting that a separate fatal accident recently occurred in the village of Krasnoselye, Chanovsky district, resulting in the death of a motorcycle passenger.