Overturned truck burned on highway near Leskovac, driver found dead
Firefighters found the driver’s body in the burned cab after extinguishing the blaze; the crash was reported at about 2:00 a.m.
Firefighters and rescue teams found a severe scene on the highway near the village of Pechenjevce, close to Leskovac, after a heavy truck overturned and caught fire during the night.
The emergency call arrived at about 2:00 a.m. Fire crews reached the site to find the vehicle on its side and a large, fast-spreading blaze.
Investigation under way
After bringing the fire under control, teams conducted a search of the burned cab and discovered the driver’s lifeless body inside. Emergency services confirmed there were no other occupants at the scene.
Police are carrying out an on-site inspection to determine the circumstances and the precise causes that led to the fatal accident. Authorities have not released the driver’s identity.
Road safety officials remind drivers that fatigue, excessive speed and inattention increase the risk of serious crashes. Motorists are urged to adapt speed to road conditions, take regular breaks on long journeys and obey all traffic rules.
Photo: press material from the event
