A road accident involving a Ural military truck and a Gazelle near Rostov-on-Don
A collision occurred near Rostov-on-Don when a Ural military truck and a civilian Gazelle van met on the Rostov-Taganrog highway, in the Neklinovsky district, on a February afternoon. Local online coverage from donday-taganrog.ru reported the incident, noting that the point of impact was close to the village of Pyatikhatki. The force of the crash sent parts of the Gazelle’s body outward, and witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with debris scattered along the roadway.
Photographs and early descriptions suggested the Gazelle’s cargo area or the vehicle’s body sustained significant damage. The report indicated that fruit and other contents spilled onto the road following the impact, creating a hazardous situation for other travelers and prompting road safety authorities to assess the scene. Details about injuries or casualties were not immediately available, and authorities continued to gather information to determine the full scope of the crash.
In a separate note on road safety, authorities recalled a prior incident where a shuttle bus suffered wheel failure while traveling through Krasnogorsk near Moscow. The incident, attributed to possible overloading or loose wheel nuts, underscored the importance of pre-trip checks and routine maintenance before long hauls. The driver and passengers were not reported to have sustained injuries, but the event highlighted the potential risks associated with mechanical failures on busy routes.
A further report mentioned another unfortunate event involving a driver who appeared to be under the influence and caused a major accident in Yekaterinburg. This incident was cited to emphasize the dangers of impaired driving and the need for enforcement and public awareness to prevent similar tragedies on major corridors and urban streets alike.