Telegram channel reports that the death toll from the collision of two trains at Pechatniki metro station in Moscow has risen to three. The latest update notes that the subway accident has left three people in need of medical attention, including the driver and two passengers.
According to the channel’s most recent briefing, medical crews are actively assisting the driver and the two passengers involved in the incident. Eyewitness accounts and official communications indicate a serious, though not fatal, injury pattern for those directly connected to the collision, with responders working quickly to secure medical care and stabilize those affected.[source: Telegram channel]
Early on the morning of October 11, at the Pechatniki station on the Lyublinsko-Dmitrovskaya line, one train departing from the depot reportedly collided with a second train that was halted at the platform. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin stated that no passengers sustained serious injuries, with the exception of the train operator who required medical evaluation and treatment. This distinction underscored the severity of the operator’s distress while reassuring the public about passenger safety in the incident itself.[source: Telegram channel]
The operator reportedly became trapped between the cars during the impact, an ordeal that testifies to the precarious nature of rail car configurations and the urgent need for rapid, coordinated rescue efforts. Rescue teams worked to extricate the driver, a process that underscores the dangers faced by frontline responders in metropolitan transit emergencies. The situation required careful assessment of vehicle integrity and safe extraction techniques to avoid further harm to those involved.[source: Telegram channel]
Investigators have not ruled out a fault in the train composition as a possible cause, while authorities also consider human error as another plausible factor in the sequence of events leading to the collision. A detailed inquiry is to be conducted to determine the exact sequence, verify technical conditions, and identify any contributing factors. The goal is to establish a clear official cause and to implement measures to prevent a recurrence in a system that millions rely on every day.[source: Telegram channel]
Earlier reports referenced a separate incident in which a passenger was assaulted within a Moscow metro car as a neighbor dispute escalated. This unrelated event has raised concerns about passenger safety and the handling of conflicts in crowded transit environments. Authorities emphasized the importance of remaining calm, avoiding confrontations, and seeking staff assistance promptly when tensions rise aboard trains and at stations.[source: Telegram channel]”