In the Moscow region a crash involving a Chinese truck dramatically affected traffic, with more than ten cars damaged as the scene unfolded. The Telegram channel Attention, Moscow reported that road workers removed speed bumps in an effort to ease the growing congestion and help traffic move more freely around the wreckage.
Officials said traffic was blocked in the area of the collision and that the temporary removal of the speed bumps was intended to improve access for emergency responders and motorists stuck in the jam. The alteration to the road surface contributed to a smoother reroute for those trying to navigate past the site, though the disruption persisted as drivers sought alternatives. The incident created a substantial backlog of vehicles in the accident zone as people attempted to maneuver around the halted traffic.
On October 7, a separate incident occurred in the Serpukhov district on a bridge over the Oka River. Footage from the scene shows a dump truck speeding into a line of vehicles, with cars colliding in quick succession and some being driven into adjacent lanes in a dangerous chain reaction.
According to reports, the heavy truck struck seven vehicles in total. Four people sustained injuries, and three others were pronounced dead at the scene despite the efforts of medical personnel. Law enforcement officials remain at the location to conduct investigations and coordinate the response to the crash and its aftermath.
Earlier reports circulated a new video from the Moscow region depicting the dump truck crash, further illustrating the scale of the incident and the immediate impact on traffic and onlookers nearby.
Witnesses described the moment of impact and the urgency that followed as responders moved quickly to aid the injured and secure the area. The scene demanded close collaboration between police, emergency medical teams, and road crews while traffic stayed heavily congested and slow to clear in the hours that followed the crash.
There has been discussion about possible contributing factors and the broader safety implications for high speed driving on busy roads near urban centers. Authorities are continuing to gather evidence and monitor traffic patterns to prevent further harm and to understand how best to manage similar situations in the future.
Over the course of the day, fresh footage and updates circulated, underscoring the ongoing effect of the incident on local travel in the Moscow region and highlighting the immediate priorities for responders and highway coordinators in managing the aftermath.