Four people were injured in a collision involving an ambulance and a Haval at the crossing of Serpukhov, according to a statement released on the Telegram channel of the Prosecutor’s Office of the Moscow Region.
The ministry’s statement specifies that the incident left a 15-year-old girl, two paramedics, and the ambulance driver injured. The conditions of those hurt were not immediately disclosed, but all were transported to hospital care for observation and treatment.
The crash happened around 15:20 at the intersection of Volodarskogo Street and 1st Moskovskaya Street. Photographs from the scene show the medical vehicle lying on its side after the impact. Local authorities confirmed that the injured were taken to medical facilities for further examination and care. Emergency crews responded promptly to secure the area and assist passengers and first responders.
Earlier, a bridge on a road near Kutino, in Podolsk district, collapsed as a Skoda Fabia traversed it. The 60-year-old female driver sustained injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment. Authorities described the event as a serious incident under investigation, with officials ensuring road safety measures and traffic management in the affected zones while the situation was assessed.
In related developments, the acting head of Podolsk announced that the possibility of a terrorist act could be ruled out as a cause of the bridge collapse near Pakhra. The statement was aimed at clarifying the initial assessment as investigators continued to examine the structural failure and factors contributing to the incident. Local agencies stressed the importance of rapid structural inspections and the implementation of safety protocols to prevent similar occurrences in the area. The overall focus remained on ensuring public safety, supporting affected residents, and maintaining transparent updates as information became available.