A Tank Collides with a Car at a Controlled Intersection in Nizhny Tagil
In Nizhny Tagil, a tank struck a passenger vehicle at a controlled intersection, according to a report from the local online community VKontakte, named Nizhny Tagil Incident. The incident was captured on video, which shows the moment of impact. Observers noted that the car attempted to move ahead of the tank at a traffic light signal that prohibited such a crossing, and the vehicle did not clear the path in time. The armor vehicle made contact with the driver’s side of the car, illustrating a dangerous misjudgment at the crossing.
The press service of Uralvagonzavod, the tank’s manufacturer, stated that the tank was traveling along a designated route toward a testing site, following a special passage that traversed the traffic lights. No fatalities were reported in connection with the collision.
Earlier reports described a separate incident in Khimki near Moscow, where three cars parked in a lot were damaged after being struck by a vehicle moving through an intersection. Police were continuing to investigate that event as part of routine traffic safety inquiries.
Additional reporting indicated broader protests against fines issued by traffic authorities in the Urals, including a case involving a paralyzed truck driver. These developments suggest ongoing tensions surrounding traffic enforcement and safety in the region. [Source: VKontakte Nizhny Tagil Incident group]