Multiple Vehicle Collisions Reported Across Russian Regions
A truck collided with seven cars in the Moscow region, according to a report from the Regional Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia.
Officials say the incident occurred on March 26, around 21:30 Moscow time, on the 28th kilometer of the M2 Crimean highway. Emergency responders worked at the scene as traffic in the area remained heavy. The Ministry of Emergency Situations confirmed that two individuals were injured and received medical treatment. Police and traffic police teams arrived to manage the flow and assist victims. [Source: Regional Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia]
An earlier accident involving a truck in North Ossetia on March 21 left 11 tourists from the Moscow region injured, including a child born in 2011. Victims were transported to medical facilities with injuries ranging from minor to more serious. [Source: Regional Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia]
On the same day, traffic police in Sochi stopped a drunk minibus driver who was transporting passengers to Adler in a vehicle in a broken-down state. Investigators began assessing the situation and ensuring passenger safety. [Source: Regional Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia]
Earlier, a truck in Zheleznovodsk reportedly collided with a Milky milk truck and crashed into a supermarket. The Stavropol Territory Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergencies noted that the heavy truck driver lost control of the vehicle. The milk tanker driver sustained injuries and was under medical observation. [Source: Stavropol Territory Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations]
There were ongoing police searches related to a series of serious road accidents near Lenavtodor, as authorities reviewed related incidents and gathered evidence. [Source: Regional Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia]
In all cases, law enforcement and emergency services urged drivers and passengers to exercise caution, follow traffic regulations, and report any hazardous conditions promptly to prevent further crashes and injuries. Authorities emphasized the importance of road safety campaigns and the continuous monitoring of high-risk routes to reduce the occurrence of such incidents. [Source: Regional Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia]