In Krasnoye Selo, part of St. Petersburg, a minibus collided with pedestrians at a bus stop, according to footage circulated by the Telegram channel Mash on the Moika. The clip describes the incident as occurring on Lenin Street, near an irregular crosswalk where pedestrians were preparing to cross. The driver reportedly veered onto the curb, placing the bus stop close to the intersection in the immediate vicinity.
The video appears to show the minibus striking a road-sign pole and then hitting five people, including children. At present, there is no verified information about the severity of injuries or the exact cause of the crash. Casual observers noted the presence of multiple responders as the scene unfolded and the investigation began to take shape. The report fromMash on the Moika is one of several sources sharing the early details of the incident. (Mash on the Moika)
According to witnesses in the available footage, the driver managed to avoid a collision with a Renault Kaptur crossover before crossing the curb. Eight ambulances, along with an additional medical transport unit, were observed at the crash site, underscoring the seriousness of the event as responders worked to assist those affected. A separate post on the social network VKontakte, titled Transport collapse, Krasnoye Selo, corroborated the presence of emergency personnel and described the broader scene as urgent and dynamic. (VKontakte – Transport collapse, Krasnoye Selo)
Earlier reports referenced another unrelated tragedy nearby, noting that in Tuva a 15-year-old son of a local official died in a traffic incident when a UAZ vehicle struck a retiree. The stark contrasts in coverage across regions highlighted how rapidly information can spread in the aftermath of road incidents, prompting authorities to urge caution and patience as details are confirmed. (Local reports and social posts)