Twenty-nine road workers building the Krasnodar-Kerch highway in the Krasnodar Territory were poisoned, according to a Telegram channel known as Shot Check. The channel notes that the incident has sparked a formal health inquiry and prompted immediate medical attention for those affected.
Among the injured, 15 employees from Transstroymekhanizatsiya LLC were hospitalized in the infectious diseases department of the Krasnoarmeyskaya Central Regional Hospital. They presented with symptoms consistent with acute infectious gastroenteritis, prompting doctors to isolate and monitor their condition while public health authorities investigate potential sources. This development has raised questions about the safety protocols on site and the quality controls in place for food and water consumed by workers on the project.
Rospotrebnadzor, the federal consumer rights watchdog and public health body, has taken a leading role in the probe. The agency is examining samples from multiple sources on the construction site and nearby facilities to determine the root cause of the illness. Officials are testing items from the site’s food service unit, samples of water used for drinking and cooking, ready meals prepared for crew members, various liquids, and biomaterials collected from environmental objects. In addition, 24 individuals who had direct contact with the affected workers are undergoing testing to assess any broader risk. The scope of the investigation indicates a comprehensive approach aimed at identifying whether a contaminated supply chain, improper handling, or other environmental factors contributed to the outbreak.
In a separate incident related to the same infrastructure sector, a local resident from the Nizhny Novgorod region faced an August court case for 800,000 rubles after an incident involving a road pot caused damage to the suspension of a Porsche Cayenne. The case underscores ongoing concerns about road maintenance, surface quality, and liability for damage stemming from potholes on major highways. While this event is not directly linked to the Krasnodar-Kerch project, it highlights the broader context of road safety, vehicle risk, and the responsibilities of highway authorities to maintain road surfaces and protect travelers and workers alike.