The driver of the Hyundai Porter minibus managed to avoid a collision with the truck that crashed into his vehicle on the Moscow Ring Road, according to a report shared on the Telegram channel by Moscow Deptrans. The incident illustrates how a quick reaction at a high-speed moment can prevent a serious multi-vehicle pile-up on one of the region’s busiest roadways. The driver’s awareness and split-second decision to maneuver away from danger appear to have kept the situation from escalating into a more dangerous crash as traffic moved through the area that day.
The mishap unfolded on August 14, in the northern outskirts of Moscow, near the Medvedkovo exit of the Moscow Ring Road. Video footage from the scene shows the minibus driver standing near the vehicle as it sits on the shoulder, with the door briefly opening while traffic continues. At that instant, a Ceylan car moving in the same lane is unable to slow in time and is struck, while the minibus is forced to react to the unexpected impact in front of it. The driver of the Ceylan car appears to have perceived the oncoming truck at the last possible moment, allowing him to make a rapid move that avoided a direct collision with the heavier truck. In the aftermath, the Hyundai, pushed by the momentum of the crash, skids along the shoulder and comes to a stop, narrowly avoiding a more dangerous sequence of events on the roadside. The sequence highlights how drivers must keep a keen eye on the road ahead and maintain space for emergency maneuvers when incidents unfold suddenly in high-traffic corridors. [Citation: Moscow Deptrans Telegram channel]
Authorities emphasized this point in a public reminder, urging motorists to pull over safely when their vehicles break down and to stay attentive to the road while navigating to reduce the risk of secondary accidents. Such guidance underscores the importance of cautious behavior during breakdowns, especially on major highways where the flow of vehicles can rapidly complicate an already stressful scenario. The message from Moscow Deptrans is a practical call to action for drivers to choose safe stopping points, use hazard lights if available, and exit the roadway only when it is safe to do so, ensuring a clear path for oncoming traffic and emergency responders. [Citation: Moscow Deptrans advisory]
Meanwhile, light-hearted news from the region included a sighting in Anapa, where a person dressed as Spider-Man reportedly interacted with traffic in an unusual way, briefly collapsing from a scooter onto a car. While not connected to the highway incident, this anecdote reflects the broader street-scene dynamics and the unpredictable moments that can occur in urban environments. [Citation: local social media report]
Earlier reports also noted another odd incident in Bashkiria, where a teenager sprayed a fire extinguisher near a traffic police car, drawing attention to safety and compliance concerns within public spaces. These incidents, while unrelated to the highway crash, reinforce the importance of responsible behavior and adherence to road safety rules across different regions. [Citation: regional news brief]