In St. Petersburg, a Jeep SUV driver allegedly ran a red light, colliding with four other vehicles and setting off a chain of impacts that disrupted traffic and prompted emergency responses. The sequence of images documenting the accident circulated on the Telegram channel 112, drawing attention to the moments that led to the collision and the aftermath on the roadway.
According to the report cited in the publication, late on the previous night in the Vyborg region an incident unfolded at the intersection of First Murinsky Street and Bolshoy Sampsonievsky Street. Eyewitnesses describe a scene where a Jeep, along with a Volkswagen, a Lexus, a Mitsubishi, and a Mercedes, converged at a crossroads. The driver, authorities said, was not traveling at high speed but appeared to be moving with unusual pace for that junction, as if the vehicle was accelerating unexpectedly. Investigators are reviewing traffic footage and statements from bystanders to determine the exact sequence of events and whether any factor such as timing, visibility, or road conditions contributed to the crash.
Reports indicate that two people were injured in the collision, including a 15-year-old who sustained injuries serious enough to require hospital care. Hospital staff are monitoring the young patient and another adult casualty, and medical authorities have issued updates on their condition as information becomes available. Local police have launched an inquiry to establish fault, determine if any traffic laws were violated, and identify whether alcohol or other impairing substances were involved. The incident underscores the challenges of navigating busy urban intersections where multiple vehicles approach from different directions and distractions can have severe consequences.
In Krasnoyarsk, a separate distressing event occurred when a car trunk opened and a cat escaped, only to be run over by a following vehicle. Law enforcement officers are closely examining the circumstances surrounding the incident, including whether proper vehicle maintenance or secure trunk operation played a part and what steps drivers should take to prevent harm to animals while sharing the road. The inquiry aims to clarify responsibility and prevent a recurrence of similar harm in the future.
On March 19, Lyubertsy was the scene of a troubling encounter when a taxi driver, after appearing at a barrier beyond a secured point, fired a weapon from behind the barrier. Investigators are assessing the motive, security protocols, and potential risks to bystanders while cooperating with legal authorities to determine charges and necessary safety improvements for transport hubs and service personnel in the area.
Additionally, traffic news from the Moscow Ring Road described a sequence where a truck encountered difficulties that involved the vehicle breaking into pieces and moving backward in an unusual manner. Such incidents highlight the importance of roadworthiness, proper maintenance, and adherence to safety checks for heavy vehicles circulating along major corridors where congestion and high speeds can amplify risk for nearby drivers and pedestrians.