Krasnodar – A JAC-brand cargo truck caught fire tonight at the 103rd kilometer of the A-147 Dzhubga – Sochi highway, near the settlement of Mamedova Shchel in the Lazarevsky district.
Traffic police officers arrived at the scene and temporarily closed the road to ensure safety during firefighting operations. Fire services quickly localized and extinguished the flames, but the vehicle was completely burned. There were no casualties.
Traffic is currently moving in a reversible mode on one lane, with traffic police officers continuing to regulate the flow of vehicles.
A-147 Dzhubga – Sochi highway
The “A-147 Dzhubga – Sochi highway” is a major federal road in Russia, running approximately 120 kilometers along the northeastern coast of the Black Sea. It connects the resort towns of Dzhubga and Sochi, serving as a vital transport link to the popular subtropical tourism region that includes Sochi, host of the 2014 Winter Olympics. The modern highway was developed and improved significantly throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries to accommodate increased traffic and access to the coastal area.
Mamedova Shchel
Mamedova Shchel is a scenic gorge located in the Samur Forest in Azerbaijan’s Khizi District. Historically, it served as a natural fortress and hideout for local rebels and religious figures, most notably the 18th-century preacher Haji Mamed, from whom it gets its name. Today, it is a popular natural landmark known for its striking rock formations, waterfalls, and lush greenery.
Lazarevsky district
The Lazarevsky district is a coastal administrative area within the city of Sochi, Russia, stretching along the northeastern shore of the Black Sea. Historically, it is named after Admiral Mikhail Lazarev and is known for its subtropical climate, beaches, and as a major resort destination. The area also has a deep indigenous history as part of the historical homeland of the Circassian (Adyghe) people before the 19th-century Caucasian War.
