Over 400 traffic accidents in a day due to icy conditions: where the situation is the most complicated

The situation on the roads of Ukraine as of December 26

According to Главком: As of December 26, over 400 traffic accidents (TAC) occurred in Ukraine due to slippery roads and snow, of which 66 resulted in injuries. The most complicated situation is observed in the capital, Kyiv, where 45 calls were recorded, 6 of which resulted in injuries to road users. In connection with this, a yellow level of danger has been announced in Ukraine.

Weather conditions and their impact on road safety

According to information, wind gusts of 15-20 m/s were recorded in the northern regions, which additionally complicated conditions for drivers. It is predicted that snow and icing will continue to form on the roads, which may lead to new accidents. Among the regions with particularly difficult weather conditions:

• Kyiv
• Zhytomyr
• Vinnytsia
• Kharkiv
• Ivano-Frankivsk
• Chernihiv
• Kirovohrad
• Mykolaiv
• Donetsk
• Sumy
• Poltava
• Dnipropetrovsk
• Ternopil
• Chernivtsi
• Cherkasy
• Rivne
• Volyn
• Khmelnytskyi

Experts urge drivers to be careful on the roads.

Oleksiy Biloshytskyi notes that even one car with worn or summer tires on a slippery road can pose a threat to all road users.

He also reminds that winter is not an experiment and asks to adhere to traffic rules to avoid dangerous situations on the roads.

This situation underscores the importance of following safety rules on winter roads, especially during periods of worsening weather conditions. Drivers should be as attentive as possible and ready for changes in road conditions to minimize the risks of traffic accidents. The call for caution and adherence to traffic rules remains relevant in adverse weather conditions, which lead to an increase in accident rates on the roads.