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title: "Police car on mission hit by minibus on R-29 road in southern Moldova"
url: https://moldova1.md/p/64833/police-car-on-mission-hit-by-minibus-on-r-29-road-in-southern-moldova
published: 2025-12-20T13:14:44Z
language: en
author: "Redacția  TRM"
section: "Social"
source: moldova1.md
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# Police car on mission hit by minibus on R-29 road in southern Moldova

> A serious road accident happened on Saturday morning on the R-29 road near Ceadîr-Lunga, involving a police car and a minibus. The collision was so powerful that both vehicles were propelled off the roadway, causing the minibus to overturn into a ditch. Several police officers sustained injuries as a result of the crash. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.

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A serious road accident happened on Saturday morning on the R-29 road near Ceadîr-Lunga, involving a police car and a minibus. The collision was so powerful that both vehicles were propelled off the roadway, causing the minibus to overturn into a ditch. Several police officers sustained injuries as a result of the crash. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.

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According to a police statement, a patrol car, which was on duty and using its special lights, was struck by a minibus whose driver was travelling the wrong way. The report indicates that the patrol car was hit while making a left turn in the right lane.

Following the collision, the police officers involved required medical attention. Authorities confirmed that both drivers were breathalysed, and both tests returned negative results.

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Documentation was initiated in accordance with legal procedures, and all circumstances of the road accident will be determined. The investigation is ongoing to clarify how the collision occurred.