Tragic accident on the Peqin-Elbasan road: Police reveal details of how the crash happened, 70-year-old woman dies

Police have released the first official details of the serious accident that occurred this evening on the Elbasan-Peqin road, in which a 70-year-old woman lost her life. According to the police statement, the accident occurred at around 7:20 p.m. on the Pajovë-Bishqem section, at a location known as “Pazari.” The crash involved a Volkswagen driven by 47-year-old A. B. and a Mazda driven by R. Xh., approximately 70 years old.

The Mazda’s passenger, D. Xh., approximately 70, was taken to hospital after the accident but succumbed to her injuries and died. The two drivers and a passenger traveling in the Volkswagen were also injured. According to police, all three are under medical care and are out of danger.

Police statement:

Elbasan/ Preliminary information

At around 7:20 p.m. on the Elbasan-Peqin road, a Volkswagen driven by A. B., 47, collided with a Mazda driven by R. Xh., approximately 70.

As a result of the accident, D. Xh., approximately 70, a passenger in the vehicle driven by R. Xh., died in hospital.

The drivers of both vehicles and the passenger in the vehicle driven by A. B. were also injured. They are under medical care and out of danger.

The investigative team is continuing its work to fully establish the circumstances and causes of the accident.