A teenager visiting his grandmother in Orsk sustained a spine injury while diving into the Ural River. Reports from kp.ru indicate that the incident involves the Orenburg regional health ministry and the regional interior ministry as part of ongoing official commentary.
The accident took place along the riverbank, where a 13-year-old boy struck the riverbed hard after an unsuccessful dive. Medical teams quickly assessed the situation and diagnosed a fracture in the cervical segment of the spine. He was transported to a hospital in Orenburg for urgent care. At this time, doctors describe his condition as moderately severe, with careful monitoring and stabilizing procedures continuing as treatment progresses.
Regional authorities from the Interior Ministry have opened an inquiry to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. A formal procedural decision will follow the investigation. It is established that the teen traveled from Moscow to the Orenburg region to visit his grandmother, and the case has prompted a coordinated response from health and law enforcement officials to ensure safety measures and accurate reporting.
In a related development from the previous day, a separate incident in Orenburg involved a schoolboy who was hospitalized after attempting to start a fire at a barbecue site. Local authorities are reviewing the events to understand any risk factors and to improve safety guidance for outdoor activities across the region.