A fatal incident occurred near Rizhskaya railway station in central Moscow when a train struck three people. The information first appeared on a Telegram channel known as 112, cited as the source. Authorities and responders were dispatched to the scene to manage the situation and assist anyone affected.
Initial reports indicate that the victims succumbed to their injuries before medical teams could reverse the damage. Emergency services arrived promptly and began the process of securing the area, rendering aid, and coordinating with railway operators to ensure the safety of ongoing transit operations nearby.
Law enforcement officers have opened an investigation to determine the sequence of events leading up to the collision. Investigators are examining eyewitness accounts, examining surveillance footage, and assessing railway conditions at the time in question to establish causality and any contributing factors.
In a separate incident in the Samara region, a 70-year-old local woman was struck by an electric train while attempting to cross the tracks in the village of Staraya Racheika on December 28. She sustained an open fracture to a leg and internal contusions and was transported to the nearest hospital for treatment. This case underscores the ongoing risk to pedestrians who cross active rail lines and the critical importance of following safety guidelines around railway corridors.
Earlier reports described a young man in the Leningrad region who suffered injuries while trying to cross the rails in front of an oncoming train. He wore wireless headphones that muffled ambient sounds, which contributed to the inability to notice the approaching locomotive. Rescue teams responded quickly, providing medical support and securing the area while authorities investigated the circumstances surrounding the incident.
There have also been prior notes about a person referred to as a “Swallow” from Nizhny Novgorod who reportedly remained in an exposure-filled cold environment for an extended period. Such details highlight how weather conditions and personal exposure can influence the severity of injuries in railway accidents, reinforcing the need for vigilance around railways in all seasons.