Truck carrying gas condensate burns on Kyiv–Kharkiv highway near Yahotyn: traffic blocked in both directions

On the evening of November 14, a serious traffic accident involving a truck transporting gas condensate occurred on the Kyiv–Kharkiv highway near the town of Yahotyn in Kyiv Oblast. This was reported in his Telegram channel by Timur Tkachenko, Head of the Kyiv Oblast State Administration, which was picked up by RBC-Ukraine citing his publication. According to preliminary data, the incident was recorded at the 115th kilometer of the highway.

Circumstances of the accident

According to information voiced by Tkachenko, the driver of the DAF truck lost control. As a result, the vehicle collided with a guardrail, overturned, and caught fire. It was carrying a hazardous cargo—gas condensate—which significantly complicates firefighting efforts and makes the situation potentially explosive. The nature of the cargo apparently caused the massive fire recorded at the scene.

Emergency services operation and highway closure

As of 10:00 PM, traffic on the Kyiv–Kharkiv highway is blocked in both directions. Emergency services are working at the accident site: firefighting and clearing of the roadway are ongoing. Tkachenko emphasized that the situation is under control, but final restoration of traffic is possible only after the fire is completely extinguished and the condition of the road surface is assessed.

The issue of casualties remains open

At the time of publication, no information regarding possible fatalities and injuries as a result of the accident had been received. Tkachenko noted that data is being verified. Given the nature of the cargo and the severity of the vehicle damage, final information on the driver's condition and any other potential participants in the incident is expected after rescue teams complete their work at the scene.

Recommendations for drivers and road conditions context

The state administration urges drivers to take into account traffic restrictions on the 115th kilometer section of the Kyiv–Kharkiv highway and, if possible, choose alternative routes. The incident occurred against the backdrop of a series of road accidents in other regions of Ukraine: earlier in Khmelnytskyi Oblast, a minibus and a passenger car collided, injuring ten people, and in Lviv Oblast, a collision between a bus and an SUV left five people injured. The combination of these events underscores the need for heightened attention to road safety during the autumn-winter period.