Two major crashes rocked Chelyabinsk when a Pontiac sedan abruptly moved into the opposite lane and slammed into a heavy truck at a busy crossroad. The six people inside endured a violent impact as rubble and debris sprayed across the asphalt. Street cameras captured the sequence, showing the sedan veering into traffic while the truck’s cargo shifted onto the roadway. Officials later confirmed three occupants of the Pontiac suffered serious injuries, with two additional victims transported to hospital in serious condition as medical crews worked to stabilize them. Responders reached the scene quickly, a triage area was set up, injured passengers were removed as needed, and traffic was diverted to protect the junction while investigators began collecting evidence. [Source: City Officials]
Moments later on Lenin Boulevard, a similar crash unfolded as the Pontiac again encroached into the oncoming lane, colliding head on with another truck. Eyewitnesses spoke of a brutal impact, the car breaking apart and debris blanketing the roadway. Street cameras captured the moment, and the truck blocked the road. Fire and medical units arrived; several occupants were carried away on stretchers while others received on-scene care. Road closures were declared for a time and investigators reviewed video and witness statements as traffic officers directed detours. While officials had not issued a final determination, early reviews cited speed and lane misalignment as potential contributing factors. [Source: Traffic Authority]
New footage continued to reveal the collision with striking clarity, showing the foreign car crossing into the oncoming lane and the truck’s heavy cargo tumbling as it attempted to brake. The scene conveyed the forces at play — metal bending, glass shattering, and fragments littering the street in a chaotic mosaic. Onlookers described a tense, urgent response as crews stabilized the injured and arranged transport to hospitals. Police opened a preliminary inquiry, compiling vehicle data and interviewing witnesses while traffic authorities kept a watchful eye on intersections to protect other travelers. The take home for motorists was clear: ease off the accelerator, stay vigilant, and move with caution as crews clear the debris. [Source: Police Department]
Official updates stated three Pontiac occupants had serious injuries, with two additional victims taken to hospital in serious condition. Medical teams kept a close watch on the wounded as ambulances traversed the intersection. Investigators gathered data from the vehicles, spoke with witnesses, and scanned the roadway for skid marks and other clues that might explain why the Pontiac wandered into the wrong lane. The incident sequence was being reconstructed as emergency services coordinated the response and city officials directed traffic detours to protect other road users. [Source: Investigative Team]
Earlier on the night of February 19, responders were called to another area of the city where crews worked to extricate and assist victims trapped in a vehicle, stabilizing injuries prior to transport. The episode underscored the persistent danger on busy corridors and the need for vigilance from drivers and pedestrians alike. Investigators planned follow up checks on vehicle condition and possible safety failures that might have contributed to the crash, with authorities pledging a thorough review of systems that could fail in high speed events. [Source: City Authorities]
Video from the Primorsky region shows a crash between a Toyota Chaser and a Toyota Alphard. The footage captures a high speed impact in which the Chaser’s driver sustained life threatening injuries. Rescue crews treated the driver on scene and arranged transport to a hospital, while other occupants received checks and care. Road authorities acted quickly, and investigators started reviewing speed, spacing, and possible fault lines to determine contributing factors. Officials emphasized the need for precise speed measurements and distance calculations when reconstructing the event. [Source: Regional Transport Authority]
Earlier footage features transportation ministry officials at the scene, coordinating response efforts and documenting investigations. The sight of authorities at these scenes is routine, as investigators gather evidence, take statements, and monitor road conditions to prevent a recurrence. As night gave way to early morning, responders pressed on with clearing lanes, removing wreckage, and restoring safe driving conditions for travelers, while city services issued detours and safety advisories. [Source: Ministry of Transport]