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A fatal traffic accident occurred in the Chernihiv region, claiming the lives of four individuals, including two young children.

The incident was reported by the press service of the State Emergency Service of Chernihiv region. It was noted that the notification about the road traffic accident near the village of Shevchenkove in the Komariv territorial community of the Nizhyn district was received by the emergency service "101" on October 16 at 19:10.

"According to preliminary information, a collision took place between a passenger car, a 'VAZ,' and a truck, a 'KamAZ.' A duty crew from the 24th State Fire and Rescue Unit of Borzna was dispatched to the scene to provide assistance," the statement said.

As a result of the accident, a 29-year-old driver, his 29-year-old wife, and their two children born in 2016 and 2024 were killed. Rescuers used specialized equipment to recover the bodies of the deceased.

The circumstances of the traffic accident are being investigated by law enforcement authorities.

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