Images of the crash scene in central Moscow circulated online, with photos published by the Telegram channel 112. The footage depicts a black Mercedes striking the curb, its windshield cracked and the bumper visibly scratched as authorities and surprised bystanders gather behind the vehicle. In the wake of the incident, reports indicate that the driver, a 32-year-old man named Farid, has accumulated twelve years behind the wheel. Across those years, he has been involved in two prior accidents that occurred through no fault of his own. He now appears shaken and says he does not understand how the events unfolded. Farid also stated that, immediately after the crash, he exited the car to help the injured at the scene.
Earlier, the press service of the capital department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that a traffic accident in central Moscow involved a foreign car and resulted in five people sustaining injuries. Preliminary information indicates that the victims received medical care for injuries of varying severity. The incident prompted responders to provide assistance, and authorities continue to monitor the situation to determine the sequence of events and any contributing factors, including potential impairment or vehicle system failures, as the investigation proceeds [Source: Moscow police briefings].
In a separate incident noted previously, a traffic officer in Bashkiria was described as having caused damage to four vehicles after an episode of intoxication, highlighting ongoing concerns about impaired driving and road safety across the region [Source: regional law enforcement reports].