In the Moscow region, a section of the Pakhra River bridge collapsed under a passing vehicle, according to the Mash Telegram channel. The failure occurred in the village of Kutino, within the Podolsk urban district. Photos from the scene show a white car perched above the broken span, suspended over the hollowed-out openings of the bridge structure (Mash Telegram channel).
The incident left a 60-year-old woman behind the wheel of a Skoda injured, with authorities and responders confirming chest and leg injuries as well as head trauma. The account presented by Life Reporter, linked to Shot, notes that the injuries appeared serious but not life-threatening, and that medical teams were providing care at the scene and during transport to a medical facility (Life Reporter; Shot).
The temporary collapse of a bridge section prompted officials to halt traffic through the affected stretch of the Pakhra river corridor. Acting Podolsk head Grigory Artamonov confirmed the disruption, explaining that the bridge over the river has been compromised and that traffic has been stopped on the Kutino-Dubrovitsy regional road while repair crews assess the damage and determine the next steps (Podolsk Administration; Grigory Artamonov).
Local authorities emphasized the need for caution as work begins on stabilizing the site and planning any necessary detours. The incident highlights the vulnerability of aging infrastructure in smaller towns and the immediate impact such failures can have on daily travel, emergency response times, and regional logistics. Engineering specialists and municipal inspectors are expected to conduct a thorough inspection of the remaining span, identify the underlying causes, and outline a reconstruction plan that would restore safe passage for vehicles and residents along this route (Podolsk Administrative Communications).
In related regional traffic safety news, there have been prior reports from Tatarstan about drivers attempting to register accidents with falsified licenses, underscoring broader concerns about vehicle documentation and road safety compliance in various parts of the country. Authorities continue to remind motorists that proper documentation and truthful reporting are essential for accurate accident recording and timely emergency response (Regional Traffic Safety Updates; Local Police Reports).