The three individuals who lost their lives in the accident near Cluj, Romania, were Moldovan citizens. Of the five people from the same minibus who were transported to the hospital for medical investigations, two have been discharged and allowed to return home. The family with a three-month-old baby remains hospitalized. These details were provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, IPN reports.
According to the Ministry, the minibus, which was registered in the Republic of Moldova, was traveling from Poland. While on a road in Cluj County, the vehicle reportedly veered into the opposite lane and collided with a truck.
The Ministry also noted that the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Bucharest is in direct contact with the victims of the tragic accident as well as with the relevant Romanian authorities. Additionally, the diplomatic mission is prepared to offer consular assistance upon request and will intervene, as needed, to provide available support.
The accident occurred this morning around 06:00 on DN1C, near the Cluj locality of Catcau. Initial findings suggest that the minibus driver had fallen asleep at the wheel, causing the vehicle to enter the oncoming lane. The collision took place on a dangerous curve, where the minibus crashed into a van driven by a 52-year-old man from Mures County.
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