On 28/1, a traffic accident occurred near Olkhon Island on Lake Baikal. A vehicle transporting Chinese tourists overturned on an ice road not yet accessible to the public, leading to casualties.

Officials warn that Lake Baikal's ice surface contains numerous cracks and barely visible blisters, posing significant danger. Even on authorized ice routes, drivers must remain vigilant and exercise caution. For travel on the ice, hovercrafts are the preferred mode of transport.

Furthermore, unauthorized vehicles often lack essential safety features and emergency response capabilities. To evade inspections or offer thrill-seeking experiences, service providers frequently opt for perilous routes, making accident compensation claims difficult.

By My Anh (Xinhua)