A gasoline tank overturned near Uzhgorod (PHOTOS)

The Transcarpathian Patrol Police Department reported that the accident happened at night, around 2:00 am.

The patrol policemen said that when they arrived at the scene of the accident, they found out that the gas truck driver had lost control and driven into the ditch.

The driver could not explain the policemen why it had happened. A report of administrative offense was drawn up over the accident under Art. 124 of the CAO. Fortunately there were no victims.

In the morning, law enforcement officers received another report that liquid had begun to pour out of the truck. Rescuers were called at the scene.

Patrol policemen are still working there and controlling traffic on the road.