In Vilshany, Kharkiv Oblast, a bread truck and a passenger car collided on September 17, 2025. Kharkiv Region Police
As reported by Kharkiv Oblast Police
In the village of Vilshany in Kharkiv Oblast, on September 17, 2025, a road traffic accident involving a car and a bread truck occurred on the approach to the Kharkiv–Okhtyrka highway. The information is confirmed by the regional police.
According to preliminary data, on a section of road with oncoming traffic, a VAZ-217230 and a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, traveling toward each other, collided. As a result of the crash, a passenger in the car died at the scene, and the driver died while being transported to a hospital. The bread truck driver did not sustain injuries. The scene is currently being inspected and the circumstances of the accident are being clarified.
Law enforcement opened a criminal case under the article on violations of traffic safety rules and for intentional damage to property. Investigative actions, questioning of witnesses, and collection of materials continue.
Investigators and police officers are at the scene. Measures are being taken to establish the causes of the accident and identify those responsible, as well as to ensure road safety.
The police are calling on drivers to observe speed limits and maintain a safe distance, especially in sections with limited visibility or when heavy freight vehicles are on the move.
Timeline of the incident and law-enforcement actions
According to preliminary information, the incident occurred on a road section before the Kharkiv–Okhtyrka highway on-ramp, when both vehicles were moving toward each other. As a result of the collision, the female passenger of the car died, and the driver died while being transported to a medical facility. The bread truck sustained no injuries, but the vehicles were damaged. Immediate investigative actions are focused on establishing all the circumstances of the accident and those responsible.
Investigation and road-safety measures
Investigative actions are currently underway: interviewing witnesses, collecting video footage from possible cameras on the road, and conducting expert examinations. Law enforcement is making efforts to fully determine the causes of the accident and identify the responsible individuals. If necessary, appropriate examinations will be ordered, and measures will be taken to ensure road safety on this section.
Road safety is a key priority: drivers are urged to observe speed limits, keep a safe distance, and stay vigilant in sections with limited visibility or when dealing with freight transport.
