Photo taken on Aug. 20, 2015 shows a car damaged in an accident in Dak Nong province, Vietnam's Central Highlands. (Xinhua/VNA)

MOSCOW, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- Two people were killed in a road accident in the town of Kashire in Russia's Moscow region, Russian media reported Sunday.

The accident reportedly took place near the Moscow city when a car collided with a truck on 137 km of the M-6 federal highway.

According to preliminary data, two people died and another 13 people were taken to the hospital, RIA Novosti news agency reported, citing a source from the regional Emergencies Ministry.

Investigations are being carried out on the spot.