In Moscow, a high speed vehicle crashed into a city light pole and erupted in flames. This incident was reported on the Telegram channel of the metropolitan transport authorities.
According to officials, the crash happened on Kutuzovsky Prospekt near house number 27. Emergency crews from the city are on scene, coordinating response and safety measures for nearby pedestrians and traffic. Updates say that the exact circumstances and any injuries are being determined as investigators arrive and assess the site.
Officials from the city police reported that both the driver and a passenger died when the car vaulted over the curb and struck the light pole. The on site briefing notes that traffic flow in the area remains active, with movements adjusted to preserve safety while rescue teams complete their work. This account comes from the police press office and is intended to inform the public while investigations continue [citation: Moscow police press office].
Earlier reporting noted nine people injured in another incident involving a touring SUV in Sochi, including a child and a pregnant woman. Authorities described the event as a complex accident requiring medical response across multiple units [citation: regional emergency services].
There were separate reports regarding incidents in other cities. In Novokuznetsk, authorities detained a bus driver following an altercation that left a passenger with injuries at the last bus stop. In Ufa, a young man who appeared intoxicated had taken car keys and driven away; the case raised concerns about impaired driving and public safety near the Perm Territory border [citation: regional law enforcement statements].
Earlier, in Tobolsk, traffic police cited a driver for infractions connected to a traffic exam procedure, noting the regulatory steps taken when a driver arrives late or fails to meet required standards for the road test. This sequence underscores the ongoing enforcement efforts aimed at improving driving behavior and road safety across multiple districts [citation: Tobolsk traffic authorities].