A serious traffic incident unfolded in Krasnodar when a Gazelle vehicle collided with more than a dozen other cars, triggering a major accident. The details emerged from a Telegram channel dedicated to local news and updates, which reported on the event and provided initial observations from the scene. [Citation: Telegram channel PE Krasnodar]
Eyewitness accounts describe the sequence starting on Sadovaya Street, where the Gazelle driver began striking nearby vehicles. After repeatedly making contact with passing cars, the vehicle continued its path and turned onto MOPR street, where several additional crashes were recorded. According to those on the ground, the driver then swung back toward Krupskaya Street, where the driver exited the vehicle and disappeared into a nearby private sector. Investigators and responders cordoned off the area as officers searched for the operator and assessed the scale of damage. [Citation: Telegram channel PE Krasnodar]
Photographs and video footage from the scene show the front end of the Gazelle involved at the outset severely damaged, along with a passenger car at a nearby intersection that also suffered a broken front, and another Gazelle minibus that appeared affected. Debris and damaged vehicles lay scattered across the roadway, underscoring the disruption caused by the sequence of crashes. Fortunately, no fatalities were reported at the time of the initial assessment, and responders prioritized medical care for anyone who may have sustained injuries. The footage circulated by witnesses indicated an urgent effort by those filming to pursue the attacker, but the person responsible managed to escape before authorities could intercept. [Citation: Telegram channel PE Krasnodar]
In the broader regional context, residents remain alert to ongoing traffic incidents and the actions of drivers that can lead to dangerous urban crashes. While this Krasnodar event drew quick attention on social media, other police activity in nearby cities has also highlighted the importance of street safety, vehicle maintenance, and responsible driving. [Citation: Telegram channel PE Krasnodar]
Separately, reports from Chita described a different crime scenario in which a local resident was detained after allegedly stealing 48 thousand rubles from a vehicle using stones. The incident, though not connected to the Krasnodar crash, underscores the varied public safety challenges that can arise in urban environments, from high-profile crashes to property offenses. [Citation: Telegram channel PE Krasnodar]