The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the death of two Belarusian citizens in the Irkutsk Oblast of Russia

Fatal road accident in Irkutsk Oblast of Russia. Four heavy trucks collided on the federal highway R-255 Siberia. According to preliminary information, two Belarusian citizens were killed in the accident. The Embassy of Belarus is in contact with the Russian competent authorities to clarify all the circumstances of the tragedy and provide the necessary consular assistance to the families of the victims. "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victims, and thanks the Russian emergency services and medical workers for their prompt actions at the scene," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.