Three injured in DN66 highway collision near Băcia

Three people were injured in a traffic accident on the DN66 highway in the locality of Băcia. The collision involved a passenger car and a heavy goods vehicle (TIR).

The car, driven by a 33-year-old man from Vulcan, was carrying nine people, including five children. Preliminary investigations suggest the driver failed to maintain a safe distance from the truck ahead when it slowed down. The truck was operated by a 53-year-old woman from Mioveni.

The injured individuals, identified as a 60-year-old woman, a 30-year-old woman, and a 62-year-old man, were transported to the Deva Emergency Unit. Firefighters from the Deva Detachment and SMURD Simeria responded to the scene, using specialized equipment to extricate a man trapped in the vehicle. Other occupants of the car and the truck driver were evaluated and are reported to be out of danger. Police have opened a criminal case for manslaughter by negligence.