A resident of the Yaroslavl region carried out a startling act that combined criminal activity with a medical emergency, taking place in a sequence that drew responses from regional authorities and law enforcement. Reports from RIA Novosti, citing both the regional Ministry of Internal Affairs and the local prosecutor’s office, confirm that an ambulance, with medical personnel and a patient on board, was stolen by a local resident. Shortly thereafter, the vehicle collided with a truck, adding another layer of urgency to an already tense incident and triggering a rapid investigation into how a life-saving emergency vehicle could be diverted from its intended purpose.
Initial information indicates that the driver of the stolen vehicle was a 44-year-old local resident operating a Lada Vesta at the time of an unrelated accident. In that moment, a passenger in the same vehicle sustained injuries, prompting the ambulance crew to render emergency care to a wounded woman on site. While the medical team attended to the patient, the individual responsible for causing the crash allegedly seized the ambulance and used it to strike a passing truck, a maneuver that intensified the danger for everyone nearby and underscored the need for coordinated police response to prevent further harm.
As a result of these events, three people were reported injured, including two healthcare workers who were performing their professional duties at the scene. The assailant was detained by authorities, and a criminal case was opened on charges related to the unlawful taking of a car without intent to steal, a legal distinction that reflects the complexity of the incident and the consequences for those involved in misusing emergency vehicles meant to protect rather than harm lives.
There are elements of the case that connect it to broader security concerns that were circulating in the affected area. Earlier information suggested a second taxi driver identified an individual who was linked to a terrorist attack carried out on March 22, highlighting the volatility of the situation and the sensitive nature of the ongoing investigations. Investigators pursued these threads with care, seeking to understand any possible links between the traffic incident and other violent acts, while ensuring public safety and maintaining trust in the regional law enforcement response.
In a separate turn of events related to the same environment, Denis K. was reported to have placed two suspicious passengers into a vehicle on March 21. The narrative traced their movements from Anadyrsky Proezd in Moscow to a landing point that appeared isolated—midway between residential areas—and then to a high-traffic area near VDNKh, before they disembarked on Selskokhozyaystvennaya Street. Cash transactions marked the exchange on that occasion, and a subsequent news appearance on March 24 led a taxi driver to recognize the same passenger, attaching the events to a broader pattern of suspicious activity observed by frontline drivers and authorities. This sequence underscored how even routine rides can intersect with security concerns and the importance of vigilance among transportation workers who are often the first to notice anomalies on the road.
Finally, official communications from the Ministry of Internal Affairs clarified that earlier reports, which suggested a police car may have been present at a Crocus car park during a terrorist attack, were not accurate. This clarification helped to narrow the focus of the investigation and prevent the spread of misinformation, emphasizing the careful management of public information during crises and the commitment of authorities to provide timely, accurate updates as the case evolves.