Accident in South Moscow Involves Taxi, Multiple Vehicles
In the southern part of Moscow, a taxi car veered into the oncoming lane and collided with three other vehicles. A video of the crash was published promptly on the Telegram channel Deptrans. Immediately after the incident, observers saw the unfolding events and shared the footage online for public viewing.
Officials reported that the collision occurred on Azovskaya Street, near house number 18. The city’s emergency services were dispatched quickly as part of the response protocol. The authorities stated that the situation was being managed at the scene and that a clear assessment of the causes would follow as information became available. As of the latest update, there were no reported fatalities, and investigators were focused on gathering facts and examining the sequence of events to determine responsibility and contributing factors.
The video provides a detailed view of the moments leading up to and following the crash. It shows a taxi, recognizable by its distinctive yellow color, moving toward traffic in the opposite lane where a significant flow of vehicles was traveling. The taxi reportedly struck an oncoming vehicle first, which then collided with a parked car. The taxi continued its impact, hitting two additional cars—one approaching from the opposite direction and another traveling alongside. After these impacts, the taxi veered off the roadway toward a construction zone and came to a stop in the work area. The footage has sparked discussions about driver behavior, road design, and the presence of pedestrians and other vehicles in the corridor at the time of the incident. (Deptrans Telegram channel)
A separate note in the update mentions a comparison involving a bankrupt businessman who had previously worked as a taxi driver in Novokuznetsk; the remark notes a Toyota Land Cruiser 300 as a reference to a different, seemingly more prosperous competitor in the local market. This detail appears to be part of a broader commentary on industry competition and personal history rather than a factor in the current crash investigation. Authorities continue to focus on the accident specifics and safety improvements that could prevent similar events in the future.