Major Accident on the MKAD Near Varshavskoe Highway Affects Traffic
An accident involving several vehicles occurred on the 36th kilometer of the Moscow Ring Road. The incident was first reported via the Telegram channel Deptrans. Immediately. The news update drew attention to the severity of the collision and the ongoing response from local authorities.
The crash took place on the inner side of the Moscow Ring Road, shortly after the Varshavskoe Highway exit. Witnesses described a tense scene as multiple cars tangled in a chain of impacts. Bystanders and motorists faced significant slowdowns as responders arrived to secure the area, assist injured individuals, and establish a safety perimeter. Authorities indicated that information concerning any victims was being clarified and would be released as soon as it became available.
Video captured from nearby surveillance shows a red car in the right lane colliding with a tilt van that was moving toward the left and then brushing against a flatbed truck. The force of the impact caused damage to the minibus, including the detachment of its driver’s door. The sequence of events suggested a complex multi-vehicle crash with debris scattered across the roadway, contributing to the congestion observed by drivers in the area.
According to the Yandex.Maps service, the traffic jam in the accident zone extended up to 7 kilometers as of 16:30 Moscow time. The update reflected ongoing delays and advised drivers to seek alternate routes if possible or to allow extra travel time when planning movements through this stretch of the MKAD.
Earlier in the day, another incident was reported in a different region, where regular buses in Primorye veered into a ditch to avoid a head-on collision with a dump truck. That event served as a reminder to motorists to stay vigilant and adhere to safe driving practices, especially in adverse conditions and busy corridors. Authorities urged patience and urged drivers to follow official guidance as information about injuries and vehicle recovery becomes available from the scene.