A child was injured in an accident involving 14 cars in Bashkiria

Three people, including a child, were injured in an accident involving 14 cars in Bashkiria. This was reported on February 16 in the Main Department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations in the republic.

There noted that the mass collision occurred at 74 km of the highway R-240, near the village of Novy Kalchir, Aurgazinsky district.

"As a result of the accident there are no fatalities, three people were injured, including an eight-year-old child," - said in the Telegram-channel of the department.

It is specified that at the scene of the accident was equipped with a mobile heating station. The injured are being provided with the necessary assistance.

According to the source of "Izvestia", the accident occurred due to worsening visibility on the highway.

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