An accident occurred on the M-11 Neva toll highway in the Novgorod region, resulting in the deaths of two people. The incident was shared by the public safety channel on the social network VKontakte as officials began to assess what happened.
The report notes that the crash happened at the 542nd kilometer of the M-11 Neva SPAD, and confirmed the fatalities of a driver and a passenger. Officers are collecting data about the victims and continuing to verify details surrounding the collision.
Responders arrived quickly on the scene and began a full investigation into the events that led to the wreck. A video circulating online shows severe damage to the passenger vehicle, with the car’s frame visibly deformed from the impact.
Earlier reports mentioned another incident in which a passenger car collided with a tram in Moscow, resulting in injuries to a child. In Bashkiria, a separate accident involved a horse-drawn sled and a passenger car, with fatalities reported in that case as well.
Authorities emphasize that inquiries remain ongoing as they work to reconstruct the sequence of events, determine potential contributing factors, and identify those involved. Local residents and travelers are urged to follow official updates for verified information and safety guidance. Attribution for the information provided comes from emergency services and official traffic authorities, cited for context in public disclosures and safety briefings.