Five vehicles were involved in a collision in Simferopol, according to information released by the Crimean Ministry of Internal Affairs. One person died as a result of the crash, and authorities are continuing to gather details to determine the full sequence of events.
Preliminary findings indicate that at approximately 17:00 on March 22, 2023, a VAZ 21099, registered in 1986 in Simferopol, did not yield to a vehicle traveling from the Moscow highway toward Moskovskaya Square. While traveling at what reporters described as a safe speed, the VAZ 21099 reportedly struck four stationary vehicles. The incident occurred in a busy urban area where drivers and pedestrians commonly navigate intersections near official facilities, underscoring how quickly routine driving can change into a multi-car emergency.
Official updates confirm that the VAZ 21099 passenger sustained fatal injuries, while the driver survived but required hospitalization for multiple injuries. At this stage, it remains unclear whether any other people were harmed. Local authorities, including the traffic police, are examining all available evidence to establish a precise timeline and identify any contributing factors, such as road conditions, vehicle states, and required safety measures at the moment of impact. Reports from Forpostsevastopol.ru place the accident directly in front of the traffic police building, a detail that is being cross-checked with surveillance footage and witness statements. The police have stressed the importance of a thorough, methodical inquiry to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash and to support any necessary public safety improvements based on the findings.
In a separate incident reported from Saint Petersburg, two women sustained injuries due to a wheel detaching from a KamAZ truck while in transit. Early data suggest the injuries were minor, highlighting the range of road safety incidents affecting drivers and pedestrians across Russia and neighboring regions. Investigators are likely to review maintenance logs, vehicle inspections, and prior incident history to prevent recurrence and to inform the public about potential risk factors on major corridors. These updates illustrate the broader pattern of traffic incidents that can arise suddenly and affect unsuspecting road users, emphasizing the ongoing need for vigilance and rigorous oversight of vehicle safety standards.