Tragedy on Willow Road: Fatal Accident Claims Two Lives of Workers
In a tragic turn of events, two road workers, aged 29 and 34, lost their lives on April 16, 2024, during work to clean a wastewater pipe on the federal highway "Vilyuy". The incident occurred at km 586 of the highway, and the cause of the accident is currently under investigation.
According to reports from the press service of the republican prosecutor's office, the Vilyuy Interregional Investigative Department of the Investigative Committee of Russia for Yakutia has initiated a criminal case under Article 216 of the RF Criminal Code, due to a violation of safety rules during work. The investigation is being conducted to establish the circumstances and causes of the incident.
The Prosecutor's Office of Yakutia has organized a check following the death of workers at the Vilyuy branch of FKU Uprdor "Vilyuy". The check aims to assess compliance with labor legislation, including labor safety and conditions, and other issues. Prosecutor of the Vilyuy District, Anton Masin, visited the scene of the incident.
The deaths of the two road workers were due to injuries incompatible with life. The management of FKU Uprdor "Vilyuy" during the incident was held by the appointed director of the organization at that time; specific individual names are not publicly detailed.
If necessary, prosecutorial response measures will be taken based on the results of the check. The criminal case initiated by the Investigative Committee of Russia for Yakutia under Article 216 of the RF Criminal Code is still ongoing. The violation of safety rules during work is still under investigation.
The investigation is being reported on the website of the Investigative Committee of Russia for Yakutia, with updates provided as new information becomes available. The Vilyuy District Prosecutor's Office and the Vilyuy Interregional Investigative Department of the Investigative Committee of Russia for Yakutia are working diligently to uncover the facts surrounding this tragic incident.
Our thoughts are with the families and friends of the deceased workers during this difficult time. Safety in the workplace is paramount, and it is essential that all parties involved prioritize the well-being of their employees.
