In Novosibirsk, a Toyota Highlander collided with the entrance door of a residential building as residents were leaving. An elderly man and woman were exiting the building at the moment of impact, and the injured woman sustained serious injuries. The incident was shared on Telegram by ACT-54 Black, which posted video footage of the crash.
The crash happened near house number 11 on Vatutina Street. Security camera footage shows the SUV pulling away from a parking lot in the opposite direction just as the elderly couple appeared at the door. The scene captured a moment of chaos as the vehicle aimed toward the exit.
The driver backed up at high speed, pinning the woman against the doorway of the building. The man leaped to the side to avoid being struck. He then began striking the driver’s door of the crossover in an attempt to stop the vehicle. The driver ducked and drove forward, causing the woman to collapse to the ground. Witnesses described a fast sequence where the vehicle’s momentum carried it away from the door as the man attempted to intervene.
The woman was taken to the hospital in serious condition, while the man appeared shaken but uninjured according to initial accounts. Responding authorities secured the area and began an investigation to determine the exact sequence of events leading to the crash. Eyewitnesses reported a tense moment as bystanders tried to help and keep others away from the vehicle until first responders arrived.
Reports note that traffic conditions around the time of the accident were busy, with several vehicles and pedestrians in the vicinity. Local authorities urged drivers to slow down in residential zones and to be mindful of pedestrians, especially near building entrances and exits. Updates from the scene indicated that the driver remained at the location and cooperated with investigators, who were gathering camera footage and interviewing witnesses to establish responsibility and any potential contributing factors behind the incident.
Earlier this year, a separate collision in Moscow involved three cars and resulted in injuries to two young girls. This prior event was referenced in ongoing local coverage to highlight broader concerns about road safety and the need for careful driving in densely populated urban areas. Investigations in both cases are continuing as officials work to piece together the full timeline of events and determine accountability for the crashes.