In Yekaterinburg, a tense incident unfolded near a pedestrian crossing when a Mercedes driver struck the rear of a Renault Logan that had yielded to pedestrians, and then proceeded to attack the Renault driver with a knife. The account comes from reportse1.ru.
According to Mirzo, a Renault Logan operator who spoke to the publication, he slowed his vehicle to grant children passage at a school-adjacent crossing. Moments later, a Mercedes-Benz collided with the Renault from behind. When the Renault driver exited to confront the responsible motorist, the Mercedes driver accelerated and struck the Logan again.
Mirzo recalled, a bald man appeared holding a knife. He attacked the Renault driver and a female passenger traveling with him, forcing them to defend themselves. The Renault driver reportedly shouted, calling out, “No matter who you call, I’m not afraid of anyone.” The confrontation quickly drew attention from bystanders who alerted law enforcement and medical responders.
Witnesses described the scene as chaotic and dangerous, with screaming and the sounds of metal collision echoing near the crossing. Police and an ambulance arrived, and the injured were assessed on site before transport to a hospital for further treatment.
Earlier, there were indications that a drunken father from Ugra had left his daughters nearby the accident site, though the precise details of this claim remained unclear at the moment. The situation highlighted concerns about road safety, driver behavior at pedestrian crossings, and the risk of carrying weapons in public spaces—issues that authorities say require immediate attention and public awareness. This report is based on coverage from reportse1.ru and includes corroborating observations from several witnesses at the scene [attribution: reportse1.ru].