An electric scooter incident occurred in a Moscow apartment building on the western side of the city, with Life reporting through Shot. The event drew attention as residents described how a recently purchased charger was tested in a controlled setup before smoke appeared. The charger had been bought just a few days prior, and the owners connected it to a scooter that had been in use for four years. After several hours of waiting, a noticeable smell alerted the occupants, triggering their decision to investigate further. The article notes that the owners promptly contacted the fire department, seeking professional assessment and safety reassurance. While some outlets had claimed the scooter owner sustained burns, no verifiable confirmation of such injuries was provided by established authorities or the reporting outlets. The incident underscores the potential risks associated with charging devices and the importance of immediate emergency notification when signs of danger arise.
Earlier in the day, another serious event unfolded on a Moscow roadway. A gas cylinder exploded atop a bus that was approaching a passenger stop. The blast was powerful enough to rupture the bus roof, and the cylinder was hurled toward nearby residential buildings. City agencies, including the Ministry of Transport and the capital’s State Traffic Inspectorate, reported that the driver and one passenger sustained serious injuries. The ministry issued a statement noting that the driver heard an explosion and brought the vehicle to a stop, ensuring the incident was contained as much as possible under the circumstances.
In a related development, LiAZ, the long-established bus manufacturer, established an Operational Commission to investigate the bus explosion in Moscow. This commission is tasked with a thorough review of the events, the sequence of factors leading to the blast, and the safety measures currently in place for public transport in the city. The aim is to determine root causes, assess response times, and articulate steps that could mitigate similar risks in the future.