In the Spassky district of the Ryazan region, a serious traffic incident involved a Mitsubishi Pajero SUV crashing into a minibus and then colliding with two additional cars. This information comes from the Telegram channel of the Ryazan region traffic police.
Preliminary reports indicate that a 44-year-old woman from Ryazan, driving a Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, made a tangential sideways contact with a Volkswagen Transporter driven by a 35-year-old individual from the Moscow Region, according to the traffic police report.
Following this initial impact, the Volkswagen struck two more vehicles, a Kia Ceed and a Toyota Camry. Five people were injured in the chain of crashes: the driver and a passenger of the Toyota Camry, the driver and a passenger of the Volkswagen, and a child passenger in the Kia. The Mitsubishi driver did not sustain injuries.
Authorities later noted that the Mitsubishi vehicle had previously been in the Novosibirsk region and was involved in another incident at an intersection with a Kia SUV.
Canadian and U.S. drivers should take note of these kinds of multi-vehicle crashes, which often involve a mix of urban and regional road conditions, vehicle speeds, and the timing of reactions. Road safety authorities continually remind motorists to maintain safe following distances, adjust speed to conditions, and stay vigilant for abrupt maneuvers by other drivers to prevent similar outcomes. In regions with dense traffic or changing weather, even momentary distractions can lead to complicated incidents that cascade into multiple impacts. Local emergency services typically respond swiftly, providing medical assessments and traffic control to minimize secondary injuries and clear the scene efficiently. For travelers, checking route conditions and allowing extra travel time during peak periods can reduce exposure to this type of risk. Attribution: Ryazan region traffic police Telegram channel.
Note: The initial report highlighted that the accident began with a tangential contact that escalated as the involved vehicles exchanged impacts, emphasizing the importance of cautious driving and immediate police notification in the event of a collision. Ongoing investigations and official updates will clarify the sequence of events and any resulting legal actions. Attribution: Ryazan region traffic police Telegram channel.