In Severodvinsk, along the Yagorka River, three vehicles unexpectedly disappeared beneath the ice, according to a public update from the city emergency rescue service on the VKontakte network.
Rescuers had been alerted the previous day to a sunken vehicle. Upon arrival, they confirmed that three different units had fallen through thinning ice. Thankfully, no people were reported as harmed at the scene.
Photos from the incident show a UAZ minibus, an SUV, and a passenger car submerged near the riverbank. All three sank within sight of shore, but the exact sequence of events and the fate of the driver and any passengers were not disclosed. Local authorities cited by 29.ru note that there is no ice crossing in the area where the incident occurred.
Earlier reports noted a separate collision in Armenia involving seventeen cars with eight people injured, underscoring ongoing concerns about traffic safety in icy conditions.
Authorities and emergency responders typically investigate such events to determine the causes, assess risk to nearby water and ice, and determine whether any subsequent safety advisories are warranted for residents and visitors navigating frozen waterways. Community watchers are advised to avoid crossing unknown ice and to report suspected hazards to local services. The situation in Severodvinsk highlights the importance of respecting ice thickness guidelines, especially during fluctuating winter temperatures and periods of rapid cold snaps.