A major crash involving a tanker truck occurred on May 7 near Solnechnogorsk in the Moscow region, along the M-10 Rossiya highway. According to a public page on VKontakte named “Main Road,” the incident began when the tanker driver was momentarily distracted and failed to notice that vehicles ahead were slowing down. The consequence was that the driver did not brake in time and proceeded through a burning red traffic signal.
The published footage offers two perspectives—the crash was captured by dashcams from vehicles in the following lane. The combination of the truck’s momentum and its inertia left little chance for a favorable outcome, even for a cautious driver approaching the scene later.
The most severe impact was with a Kia Sportage, which collided with a Volkswagen Crafter that had already come to a stop in front of a pedestrian crossing. In the aftermath, a civilian crossing the road moments before the zebra crossing appears to have escaped unharmed. The force of the impact spread debris and damage to nearby vehicles, including a Ford Focus and a GAZelle parked nearby, illustrating how quickly traffic can cascade into a multi-vehicle incident.
Despite the severity of the scene, only one person sustained injuries and received medical attention on site. Reports indicate a measured response from local responders and medical staff who attended to the injured party. The event underscores how a single moment of inattention can escalate into a serious traffic event affecting multiple lanes and vehicles.
- In Izhevsk, a separate incident involved a Grant vehicle ramming the façade of a technical school, though there were no casualties reported.
- The phrase “Behind the wheel” has been shared on Odnoklassniki, reflecting public discussion of these events.
Video coverage originated from VKontakte and is credited to the account labeled “Hoofdweg.” It captures the sequence from multiple angles and highlights how quickly road dynamics change during heavy traffic. The incidents collectively illustrate the ongoing importance of attentive driving, strict adherence to traffic signals, and the unpredictable nature of roadside emergencies. The public discussion surrounding these events has centered on driver responsibility, road safety awareness, and the potential cascading effects of a single distracted moment on busy routes.