A serious collision on a Moscow highway involved a vehicle striking two pedestrians and another car, according to updates circulating on social media. An initial report from the Telegram channel Deptrans. Immediately cited the incident and released footage purportedly showing the moment of impact. Authorities have not yet confirmed all details, and the information is being verified by the city’s emergency services.
The incident took place on Sadovaya-Spasskaya Street near building 1/2, where a white Volkswagen passenger car was halted on or near the roadway. In the released footage, two men are visible beside the Volkswagen, while a white Mercedes-Benz crossover accelerates and collides with both the stationary vehicle and the nearby pedestrians at high speed. The video capture suggests a sudden, high-velocity impact, with regard to the positions of the vehicles and people involved in the moment of the crash.
Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene and began the standard on-site operations to secure the area, provide medical assistance, and assess the extent of injuries. As responders worked, the incident disrupted traffic in the vicinity. Three traffic lanes were temporarily closed to manage the scene and ensure safe passage for emergency personnel. Drivers were redirected to alternate routes to minimize delays and prevent further incidents in the congested corridor.
Authorities are coordinating with dispatch centers to determine the sequence of events leading to the crash, identify the people involved, and establish any contributing factors such as speed, road conditions, or vehicle mechanical issues. The investigation aims to clarify the precise number of injuries, the severity of those injuries, and the conditions that led to the collision. At this stage, officials emphasize that information released in social media posts may not reflect the full scope of what happened, and official updates will be provided as verification progresses.
In related traffic news from the city, officers have reported recent efforts to enhance roadway safety and improve compliance with traffic regulations. Routine checks and enforcement activity have continued on several major routes to deter reckless driving and reduce the risk of accidents. While details vary from incident to incident, the overarching goal remains clear: to protect road users and keep critical corridors moving as efficiently as possible under challenging conditions.