In Vladivostok, a bridge spanning the federal highway collapsed after a dump truck impact, according to a report from the Primorsky Territory prosecutor’s office cited by RIA Novosti. The incident occurred on a recent afternoon as the truck’s cargo compartment briefly detached while on the move and struck a pedestrian crossing, causing the structure to crumble onto the roadside. The driver sustained injuries and received the necessary medical assistance (source: RIA Novosti).
The on-site response included dispatching mechanics to create space for traffic to move through the city while operations continued. Later in the day, heavy equipment was expected to arrive to clear the rubble and restore limited access for vehicles. Local authorities indicated an ongoing effort to manage the aftermath and to prevent further disruption to the busy corridor (source: RIA Novosti).
In a separate incident, St. Petersburg authorities reported detaining a vehicle with a Kalashnikov-type rifle inside. No weapons documentation was found with the driver, and officials did not specify the intended target of the weapon. The update underscores ongoing concerns about road safety and security in metropolitan areas (source: RIA Novosti).
Earlier reports noted that a traffic police officer in a patrol car was involved in an accident with a 14-year-old pedestrian. The incident prompted an investigation to determine the sequence of events and to assess any contributing factors such as vehicle speed or driver condition (source: RIA Novosti).