At least four people were killed when an ambulance collided with a truck near Tomsk, central Russia.

The incident was reported around 14:14 local time, the Ministry of Internal Affairs said.

According to local reports, the truck was moving from the village of Turuntaevo and the ambulance was moving from the city of Tomsk to the city of Asino when the accident occurred.

An investigation has been launched into the incident, police said. (ILKHA)