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The Tomsk Region Office of the Investigative Committee has opened an investigation in unsafe services entailing death of a child under Part 2, item “c” of Article 238 of the RF Criminal Code.

According to investigators, on 12 June 2017, a coach was travelling from the town of Tomsk to the settlement of Parabel. The coach overturned on kilometer marker 261 of Tomsk – Karagala – Parabel road in the village of Sugot, Kolpashevo District. A 5-month-old baby died at the accident scene, while 17 other people were taken to hospitals with a range of injuries. The investigators have revealed that the transfer services were provided by Parabel Motor Transport Enterprise.

At present, investigative operations are underway to find out all the circumstances surrounding the incident. The investigators have examined the scene and seized documents from the transport company. They are now questioning witnesses and the victims. Forensic medical examinations have been ordered. The investigation is ongoing.