A traffic collision involving two trucks unfolded on Moscow’s Ring Road, commonly known as MKAD. Reporters citing the Moscow Ministry of Transport and a telegraph channel linked to RIA Novosti have confirmed the incident, though the official details are still being gathered. The event drew immediate attention from authorities as investigators work to determine the extent of injuries and the exact sequence of events. The clash occurred along the MKAD at approximately the 57th kilometer mark, where a pickup truck pulling a trailer unexpectedly lost control and struck a dump truck that had been parked on the roadside as part of ongoing road construction operations. The scene prompted a swift response from emergency services, and the full scope of victims remains under review as of now.
In related traffic news, earlier reports described a separate mass collision on the M-7 highway within the Vorotynsky district of the Nizhny Novgorod region. The incident happened near the 548th kilometer during the morning hours while repair work was underway and traffic was being reversed in sections. Preliminary information indicates that a KamAZ truck collided with a heavy-duty MAN vehicle, creating a chain reaction that caused additional trucks to collide with stationary vehicles, including a Mitsubishi Fuso, a GAZon, a GAZelle, a Hyundai, a Kia, and a Mazda. The crash involved multiple heavy vehicles and passenger cars alike, underscoring the risks present when roadside repairs and reverse-flow traffic management are in place. At least four people were reported injured in this crash, though authorities continue to confirm the exact numbers as investigations proceed.
A separate incident on a rural route in the Leningrad region involved an irrigation machine that caught fire while transporting equipment. The blaze occurred on a public roadway, drawing attention from responders and prompting standard safety and containment measures as the situation was brought under control. Investigators are assessing the cause of the fire and the extent of any resulting damage, with no further details available at this time.