A 15-year-old unlicensed driver lost control of a buggy, crashing into a tree in Somianka, leaving himself and three passengers injured.
Witness accounts: “We were looking for him, and he was under the vehicle”
Emergency responders described harrowing scenes at the crash site in Somianka, where a buggy veered off a forest road and struck a tree. The 15-year-old driver, who had no license, was pinned under the vehicle, while three other teenage passengers were also injured. A rescue helicopter was deployed to transport the most seriously hurt.
Collision details
On Sunday (28.09) around 5:00 PM, the buggy carrying four minors (ages 16, 15, and 14) lost control on a bend, rolled over, and collided with a tree. The driver was ejected and trapped beneath the vehicle. All four were rushed to the hospital, with the 15-year-old transported by air ambulance due to severe injuries.
Legal violations
Investigators confirmed the driver lacked the required license to operate the buggy. Police are now reconstructing the accident’s full circumstances.
Police warning to parents
Police reiterated that vehicles like buggies, quads, and motorcycles are not toys and require proper licensing, experience, and adherence to traffic laws. “A moment of recklessness can cost the health or life of our children,” they warned.
