A heavy-duty vehicle lost control on an icy road. Emergency response team No. 713, led by paramedic Rusyn, provided on-site assistance and transported the victim to the Mukachevo Central District Hospital.
Treacherous black ice on the roads of Zakarpattia caused a serious traffic accident involving a heavy-duty vehicle. On a road in the Mukachevo district, a truck driver lost control on the slippery road, causing the multi-metric-ton vehicle to veer into a ditch and roll onto its side.
The “Transcarpathian Regional Center for Emergency Medical Care and Disaster Medicine” reported on the consequences of the bad weather and the assistance provided to the victim.
Circumstances of the accident and the work of the “103” medical team
A sharp drop in temperature and moisture freezing on the road surface turned the highway into an ice rink:
- Loss of control: A massive truck traveling at high speed lost traction, after which the multi-ton vehicle was thrown off the roadway, where it tipped over onto its side;
- Injury: A 63-year-old man sustained injuries as a result of the impact and deformation of the cab;
- Emergency response: Emergency Medical Service Team No. 713, led by paramedic V. V. Rusin, arrived immediately upon receiving the call. The specialists diagnosed the victim with a severe knee contusion and provided the necessary medical care directly at the scene of the accident;
- Hospitalization: Medical personnel immobilized the injured limb and transported the injured man on a stretcher to the Mukachevo Central District Hospital for an X-ray and a comprehensive examination.
The Dangers of the First Black Ice: A Warning to Drivers
Rescue workers and emergency services emphasize: driving in icy conditions requires maximum concentration, especially from drivers of heavy-duty and transit vehicles:
- the coefficient of friction between the tires and the asphalt on slippery sections decreases significantly;
- a truck’s braking distance on an icy road increases 4–6 times;
- any sudden maneuver or emergency braking instantly causes the trailer to skid or the truck to roll over completely.
Drivers are urged to strictly maintain a safe following distance, gradually reduce speed before turns and downhill sections, and switch to winter tires in a timely manner.
The editorial staff of “Zakarpattia Visnyk” wishes the victim a speedy recovery.
Source: Zakarpattia Regional Center for Emergency Medical Care and Disaster Medicine.
