The health authorities in Sverdlovsk region reported that the injuries sustained by five children and four adults in a collision near Yekaterinburg remain severe, with the youngest patient—a five-month-old girl—listed as critically affected. Regional officials issued updates through telegraph channel sections to keep residents informed about the evolving medical situation. [CITATION: Regional Health Service, Sverdlovsk]
Paramedics and a specialized medical team from the Regional Center for Disaster Medicine were mobilized to the scene and then coordinated the infant’s transfer to Beloyarsk Central Regional Hospital. A multi-disciplinary team, including pediatric surgery, trauma care, and anesthesia specialists, provided immediate, comprehensive evaluation and care to stabilize the baby and address potential complications typical in infant trauma. This concerted approach reflects the region’s readiness to deploy high-level pediatric care in emergencies. [CITATION: Beloyarsk Central Regional Hospital, Emergency Response Unit]
In addition, four girls born in 2010, 2011, 2013, and 2016 were admitted to Children’s Clinical Hospital No. 9 in Yekaterinburg in serious condition. Medical staff at the pediatric facility are conducting ongoing monitoring, imaging, and supportive therapy to support recovery while assessing potential long-term impacts on growth and development. Parents and guardians are being offered continuous updates as the clinical picture evolves. [CITATION: Children’s Clinical Hospital No. 9, Pediatric Care Unit]
Three adult women were also hospitalized, with two in a serious state and one described as near satisfactory. Doctors are actively evaluating internal injuries, ensuring airway and breathing stability, and managing any anticipated complications from blunt trauma. The case conference includes trauma surgeons and critical care specialists who coordinate treatment plans and family communications. [CITATION: Sverdlovsk Regional Trauma Center]
According to authorities, nine people—five of them children—were injured when two vehicles collided head-on on the 66th kilometer of the Yekaterinburg–Tyumen federal highway. Early data indicates the crash occurred during an attempted overtaking maneuver that went wrong, emphasizing the hazards of passing on rural or high-speed road segments. Police investigators are reviewing dash-cam footage, road conditions, and witness accounts to determine contributing factors and to guide future road-safety messaging. [CITATION: Regional Traffic Police Bureau]
Reports indicate that a deer unexpectedly appeared on or near the roadway shortly before the collision, presenting a common rural-risk scenario that can precipitate sudden braking or swerving. The incident underscores the need for cautious driving, especially at dusk or in low-visibility conditions when wildlife activity rises. Road authorities are likely to assess fencing, signage, and wildlife corridors to reduce repeat events in this stretch. [CITATION: Sverdlovsk Road Safety Council]
There were additional mentions of a separate incident involving vehicles in Moscow, where an older Mercedes reportedly overturned in a head-on event. Local authorities urge drivers to maintain safe following distances, adhere to speed limits, and adjust driving behavior to changing road circumstances to prevent similar tragedies. [CITATION: Moscow Traffic Authority]