Four people died when a truck carrying fireworks exploded on a crowded road.

Tragedy struck on a highway in Amur, Russia on October 17, when a collision between a lorry and a car resulted in a devastating explosion. The incident, which occurred near a petrol station, claimed the lives of four individuals and left several others injured. Among the victims were a mother and her two young sons, who were traveling in the car that collided with the truck.

Eyewitnesses captured the harrowing scene on video as the two vehicles burst into flames, setting off dozens of Chinese firecrackers that were being transported by the lorry. The loud explosions continued for several minutes before firefighters were able to bring the fire under control and prevent it from spreading to the nearby petrol station.

Sadly, the bodies of the mother and her two sons were found amidst the wreckage. The following day, rescuers discovered the body of a fourth victim, another woman whose identity has yet to be confirmed due to the severity of her burns. The lorry driver, who has been identified as a 43-year-old man, was also hospitalized.

Authorities have stated that all of the cargo on the lorry was destroyed in the explosion, and the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations has launched an investigation into the cause of the collision. In a statement, they reported that the lorry and car collided at the 1,476th kilometre of the Amur federal highway, resulting in the tragic loss of life.

As rescuers worked to clear the scene and douse the flames, they discovered the body of a fourth victim trapped under the wreckage. The identity of this individual is still being determined, and the police are continuing their investigation into the accident.

This is not the first time a tragedy involving fireworks has occurred on a Russian highway. In a similar incident last year, a truck carrying fireworks caught fire and exploded on a highway near Moscow, causing a massive traffic jam and leaving witnesses in shock. The explosion was so powerful that it was heard and felt for miles.

As authorities work to piece together the events leading up to this latest accident, our thoughts and condolences go out to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in this devastating incident. May they rest in peace.

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