In Moscow, a traffic incident unfolded in front of the Schelkovo highway along the Moscow Ring Road, involving four vehicles. Reports from the Metropolitan Ministry of Transport, cited by DEA News, confirm the collision occurred at this location and involved four cars. Photographs published with the report show that two of the four vehicles were taxis, indicating a mixed fleet on the scene.
Earlier, another serious accident occurred in the Krasnodar Territory. A car overturned, resulting in the deaths of four pedestrians and one child who were standing by the roadside. After hitting pedestrians, the car continued onto the highway and collided with a Nissan Atlas light truck driven by a 26-year-old man. Traffic police noted that the Ford Mondeo involved in the sequence was equipped with winter tires, which may have influenced handling conditions at the time of the incident.
Additionally, reports from Kursk Region described an explosion involving a KamAZ truck belonging to the Russian Armed Forces. Preliminary information suggests an anti-tank mine may have caused the blast, with a soldier reported killed in the incident. The events across these regions highlight the varied and grave safety challenges faced on Russian roadways and military transport corridors, underscoring the need for heightened vigilance and rapid emergency response to protect motorists and military personnel alike.