In Kaluga, authorities say a driver lost control and drove into a public transport stop where people were waiting. The incident was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs via Telegram.
According to the ministry, the person behind the wheel was a man born in 1974 who was driving a Toyota at the time of the crash.
Police teams arrived at the scene and began securing the area, assessing injuries, and preserving evidence for the investigation.
Reports from Telegram channels, including Basis, indicate that the driver’s car struck pedestrians on the sidewalk before continuing toward a nearby property. Preliminary information suggests that at least ten people sustained injuries in the incident.
The crash occurred on Kirov Street, in the heart of Kaluga, drawing the attention of local residents and service personnel who cordoned off the area to manage traffic and provide aid to the injured.
Initial reports also noted concerns that the driver may have been under the influence at the time of the accident, though investigators have not yet released a final determination on this point.
According to early figures, ten people were reported injured, including three children, with emergency responders working to stabilize victims and transport them to medical facilities for treatment.
Separately, reports indicate that a vehicle had been reported stolen the day before the incident, prompting investigators to consider whether this theft may have some bearing on the recent events. The vehicle that crashed at the shopping center in Balashikha was described as a gray or silver old Mercedes, and authorities are reviewing footage and statements to understand how the vehicle ended up in the collision in Moscow.
The broader sequence of recent incidents underscores ongoing safety concerns in major cities, with police and emergency services continuing to monitor streets and gather information to determine causality and prevent future harm. Updates from official channels and credible local media, including Telegram feeds, have been cited to provide situational awareness for the public while investigators pursue a full and transparent accounting of what happened and why.