Several serious accidents were reported on a highway in the Sverdlovsk region, according to E1. The incidents unfolded along the Serovsky road and, based on eyewitness accounts, ice on the surface caused multiple vehicles to lose control. A number of cars and trucks reportedly slid, with some overturning as a result of the slick conditions.
One eyewitness described a car suddenly crashing into a snowdrift, lifelike in its drama: the vehicle lifted off the ground, spun twice, and then landed. The situation prompted a response from traffic police and other drivers who stopped to assist those involved and to manage the scene until help arrived.
As the eyewitness summarized, the identity and condition of the driver were not confirmed, but the scene left onlookers feeling unsettled and frightened by what had transpired. The atmosphere at the site reflected a mix of concern for those hurt and appreciation for the quick, decisive actions of nearby drivers who offered help and kept others away from a hazardous area.
Beyond this single accident, additional crashes were observed within the Serovsky district. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a variety of damaged vehicles, including cars, minibuses, and light commercial vans, scattered along the roadway and shoulder. Some drivers, recognizing the danger, chose to turn around or leave the scene, signaling how precarious the road conditions remained for some time after the initial incidents.
Earlier in another region, a separate incident involved a drunk driver operating a Volvo in the Moscow region, which resulted in contact with eight other vehicles. This event underscored ongoing concerns about impaired driving and its potential to cause widespread damage on busy roadway networks.