An incident occurred in the afternoon at the metropolitan shopping center Vremena Goda on Kutuzovsky Prospekt, when a hot water outlet released a surge that injured visitors. Telegram channel 112 reported the event and noted that many people suffered burns. Officials are gathering details as emergency teams move toward the scene. The exact toll remains uncertain while responders work to rescue those affected and provide medical aid. The authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the mass accident at the Moscow shopping center, with a focus on identifying the cause and preventing a repeat.
Past events in Moscow have involved rapid failures in hot water or steam utilities. Last year, a hot water pipe breach in a nearby district disrupted traffic and forced drivers to navigate a flooded stretch at reduced speeds. Local authorities warned motorists to proceed with caution in affected corridors and to follow traffic advisories.
Another incident nearby involved an irrigation machine that caught fire under transport routes, highlighting the broader risk profile of city infrastructure and the ongoing need for reliable maintenance and rapid emergency response.