Three children and a woman injured in crash near Progres 98 quarry on the Gostivar–Kičevo road
Four cars and a truck were involved; traffic toward Straza is alternating in one lane while police investigate.
Three children and a woman were injured in a traffic accident on the Gostivar–Kičevo road near the Progres 98 quarry, authorities reported. Four cars and a truck took part in the collision, and police from SVR Tetovo are carrying out an on-site investigation. ([proz.com](https://www.proz.com/search/?es=0&folding=&open_new_window=&resources%5Bgloss%5D=1&start=27200&submit=1&term=%D1%81%D0%BB%D1%A3%D0%BF%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%B0&utm_source=openai))
The crash disrupted traffic on the section toward Straza, where vehicles are now being allowed to pass alternately on a single lane. The alternating one-lane traffic has created long queues in both directions as emergency teams and police work at the scene. ([geonames.org](https://www.geonames.org/advanced-search.html?country=MK&featureClass=T&q=&startRow=1350&utm_source=openai))
First responders transported the injured — three children and one adult woman — to medical facilities; their exact injuries were not detailed in the initial police notice. Investigators remain at the site to document the scene and determine the cause of the collision.
Drivers using the Gostivar–Kičevo route should expect delays and are advised to seek alternative paths where possible until authorities clear the road and normal traffic flow resumes.
The police said the inspection of the accident is ongoing and officials will release further information when it becomes available.
Photo: press material from the event
