In Tobolsk a gas explosion turned a quiet street into a scene of chaos, with smoke curling above a collapsing facade and debris glittering in the sunlight. An out-of-control car moved toward a woman in the aftermath, a detail first circulated by a Telegram channel that tracks emergency incidents. The blast tore into a house, sending metal supports, insulation, and fragments into the yard and onto the road. Witnesses described a roar that filled the block and a tremor that shook the pavement. The vehicle seemed to surge through the wreckage, as if fighting against the shockwave rather than following a clear path. The woman near the impact area rose after the initial disruption, brushed dust from her clothing, and walked away along the sidewalk, appearing alert but unharmed. Emergency responders arrived quickly, cordoning off the area and beginning the careful documentation that investigators would rely on to understand what happened. Local authorities noted that while the sequence linking the explosion, debris, and the car’s movement is under review, every detail would be checked to determine the sequence of events and to improve safety measures in the neighborhood. The focus remained on public safety and on assessing structural damage to the dwelling while crews checked for gas leaks behind the façade and monitored the surrounding streets for further hazards.
Footage from a street camera provides another layer of evidence. The video shows debris raining down in the moments after the blast, with metal fragments and plaster landing near the woman who stood close to the building when the explosion occurred. A white passenger car then pulls up and parks beside the victim, its lights off and engine ticking as it idles. The woman rises, dusts herself off, and moves away quickly, keeping to the edge of the sidewalk as pedestrians pass. The recording offers investigators a reference point for timing and spatial relationships, though it does not on its own establish fault. Officials underscored that eyewitness accounts must be corroborated with the video recordings, physical evidence, and a thorough examination of the scene before conclusions are drawn. The footage has been preserved as part of the probe, and investigators are comparing angles from different cameras to reconstruct the precise sequence of the incident.
Days earlier in Novokuznetsk on Turkmen Street another incident drew attention. A Honda Vezel struck a female student who had reportedly been fleeing a dog that darted into the road. Street cameras captured the moment the girl ran along the pavement as the car advanced, and the impact followed as the vehicle clipped her path. The student sustained injuries and received medical attention at the scene. Law enforcement agencies are conducting a full review of the incident, focusing on road conditions, pedestrian behavior, and any contributing factors such as the dog’s movements or leash management. Investigators are examining traffic patterns, vehicle speed, and the interaction between pedestrians and vehicles to determine exactly what happened and how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
Separately, another element in the report notes a car that ended up near an underground passage and above the stairs. The vehicle was described as being partly lodged near the entrance to an underground pedestrian corridor, creating a barrier for people moving between levels. Rescue crews and traffic control teams assessed the scene, guided pedestrians around the hazard, and coordinated with police investigators. The incident underlines how quickly dangerous situations can arise from a single collision or misjudgment and highlights the importance of clear signage, safe vehicle handling near crossings, and vigilant monitoring of busy pedestrian routes to reduce risk for everyone on the street.