Reports from a Telegram channel of RIA Novosti indicate that a tire blowout occurred for a Tesla during a collision on the Kiev highway near Moscow. The incident appears to have unfolded on a Saturday afternoon close to the Alabino turn. In the crash, a Tesla sedan collided with a Range Rover Evoque, sending the American-made car spinning against the flow of traffic. One of Tesla’s rear wheels detached, and subsequently another wheel came off from a second Tesla vehicle, landing near the roadside.
Video footage from the scene shows a KamAZ dump truck operated by public institutions situated beside the damaged vehicles. The Tesla sustained damage to its front end, and there were no reported fatalities. The absence of serious injuries was confirmed by observers familiar with the incident and corroborated by on-site reports.
According to the Yandex Maps service, by 16:10 Moscow time the 49th kilometer of the Kiev highway, near the Alabino turnoff, experienced significant congestion. Traffic was restricted primarily in the middle and right lanes due to the collision, with queues forming and stretching for distances along the corridor. Road users reported delays and began seeking alternate routes to avoid the bottleneck.
Separately, there are reports from the Ural region regarding a bridge closure that continues to affect traffic flow. Repair work on the bridge has been ongoing due to concerns about structural stability, and engineers have emphasized caution to motorists traveling through the area. The broader context suggests multiple incidents impacting road safety and travel times across different routes, influencing commuter patterns and necessitating real-time adjustments to driving plans.