Chelyabinsk police are examining the circumstances surrounding a traffic accident involving a dump truck, according to regional traffic authorities. The incident took place on the 26th kilometer of the Chelyabinsk–Novosibirsk highway, where a Shacman vehicle struck a young cyclist who appeared to be crossing the road at an unspecified location. Street images from the scene clearly show the rear wheel of the bicycle being crushed by the much larger vehicle.
The ministry confirmed that an underage cyclist born in 2016 sustained physical injuries as a result of the collision. However, details about the severity of the injuries or the child’s current condition were not released. Traffic officials emphasized that cyclists should yield to other road users and follow proper safety rules when riding. (attribution: regional traffic police)
Earlier reports recount a separate incident in Ufa where a schoolboy was struck by a car driven by a life-safety instructor. Journalists noted that the instructor was rushing to attend a Victory Day event at the time. The child did not suffer serious injuries, with preliminary observations suggesting fault lay with both the driver and the pedestrian. (attribution: regional news sources)
Before that, in Ulyanovsk, a boy on a bicycle collided with a football goal while attempting to ride toward it, adding to a series of bike-related accidents that have drawn local attention. (attribution: regional traffic coverage)