An early afternoon incident on the Kashirskoe highway near the 139th kilometer of the Caspian route left seven people injured and one person fatally wounded. The Moscow District Prosecutor’s Office released a report through its official Telegram channel outlining the tragic outcome of the collision and the sequence of events that led to the injuries. The report confirms that emergency responders were on the scene and transported the injured to nearby medical facilities for urgent care, with some patients requiring life-saving interventions at the scene. Authorities continue to investigate the precise cause of the crash and will provide updates as information becomes available.
Initial investigators indicate that the incident occurred around 13:10 local time when a Renault Duster traveling toward Moscow collided with a Volvo truck. Following this impact, the truck struck two more vehicles, compounding the severity of the scene. Rescue teams worked through the wreckage to secure the area, assist the injured, and clear the roadway to prevent further accidents. Eyewitnesses reported a chaotic stretch of road with twisted metal and debris scattering across multiple lanes. Among the injured were two children, aged 12 and 10, who sustained injuries of varying severity, prompting alarms about the safety of passengers in commercial and private vehicles alike. The authorities have not released details about the specific injuries sustained by each individual, but emergency medical crews coordinated triage efforts to prioritize those in critical need of treatment.
Earlier tonight a separate traffic incident occurred on Moscow’s ring road, the MKAD, resulting in a partial road closure. Four of the six lanes were shut to traffic as responders worked to manage the scene and remove damaged vehicles. Based on on-site observations, vehicles appeared to have collided in the far left lane, including a taxi. There were no reported injuries from this particular incident, though the disruption significantly affected commuting times for many drivers in the area. Traffic management teams directed motorists to alternative routes to mitigate congestion while officials conducted a preliminary assessment of the damage and potential hazards on the roadway.
In another update from authorities, reports indicated an unrelated spate of vehicle fires in a residential district earlier in the day, causing further concern for road safety and public order. Local fire units quickly contained the blazes and prevented the spread of flames to nearby parked vehicles and structures. Investigators are reviewing these events to determine whether there is any connection between the different incidents and to establish any patterns that could inform preventative measures for drivers, fleets, and municipalities. The public is urged to remain vigilant, follow guidance from emergency services, and report any suspicious activity or hazards encountered on major roadways across the region.