A massive accident involving 18 cars paralyzed the Bogorodskaya highway near Olgino.

      On June 30, 2026, at 10:02 Incidents A mass traffic accident occurred in the morning of June 30 on the Bogorodskaya highway in the village of Olgino in the Nizhny Novgorod urban district. Due to the accident, traffic towards Nizhny Novgorod was completely blocked. A large traffic jam formed in the area.

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      According to the police, around 7:50 a.m., a truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance and crashed into 17 vehicles. A total of 18 vehicles were involved in the accident. The regional emergency management agency reported that there were no injuries as a result of the accident. "Units are on site, there are no injuries, and no extrication was required," the agency noted. According to preliminary information, none of the accident participants sought medical assistance. Currently, traffic police officers are working at the scene to clarify all the circumstances of the incident.

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