Rescuers told about the consequences of bad weather in the Odessa region

ODESSA-KIEV. April 21. UNN. As of today at 07:00 in the Odessa region were de-energized in connection with difficult weather conditions – 245 settlements. This was reported by the State service for emergency situations, reports UNN.

During the day, the divisions of head Department gschs of Ukraine in Odessa region, has made 11 trips to help drivers to release vehicles with off-road and snow drifts. Were involved in the rescue of the Razdelnyansky, Tarutino, belyaevskiy, Ivanovo, Liman, Bolgrad and Okeanskogo areas. All were seized 97 vehicles, including 2 ambulances, medical care. Saved 321 people, including 55 children.

On the highway Odessa – Kiev, in the area Cloverleaf bridge, occurred dorozhno-transport incident. As it became known, faced two cars and a Renault Traffic, Volvo, causing one of the drivers was killed. Arrived on a call, helped to remove the dead body of the driver.

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On the street Suvorov in kealia groundwater and rain flooded the grounds of a private dwelling house. The rescuers the 23rd State firefighting and rescue part of head Department gschs of Ukraine in Odessa region with the help of pumps, pumped out about 200 cubic meters of water.

On the highway near the village of Znamenka in the direction of Odessa the huge stopper was formed, almost 15 kilometers. The road is partially blocked with snow and traffic slowed by accidents on the rise. By nightfall, rescuers pulled out from snow captivity more than two dozen cars on the highway Odessa-Kuchurgan. The evening closed by the movement of trucks.

The airport works in a regular mode, all flights arrive and depart on schedule.

In Odessa region from-for bad weather today, on April 21, will be canceled classes in schools. The decision was taken at an emergency meeting of the operational headquarters on the issue of deteriorating weather conditions on the territory of Odessa region.