Sângerei: Patrol car hit head-on, two police officers injured
Radio Moldova,
30 August 2025 21:00
A road accident involving a police crew occurred on Saturday at approximately 5:00 p.m. on the R-6 Chisinau - Orhei - Balti road, near the village of Copăceni in the Sângerei district.
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