A resident of Novosibirsk reported an unsettling incident while riding a trolleybus: he experienced an electric shock, and a fellow passenger’s dog sustained injuries that required someone to carry the animal by hand. The report appeared in local media as noted by NGS.
The event allegedly unfolded at a bus stop near the Novosibirsk railway station. According to the passenger, the electric jolt occurred the moment he stepped onto the vehicle, creating a moment of alarm for those nearby and prompting questions about the safety of the transit system in that area.
“He hit me so hard I smelled burning”, the passenger recounted, describing how a second woman arrived at Kondratyuk Square. “I exited through the middle door, and as the doors began to close, another person attempted to enter along with the dog; the dog barked, adding to the tension of the moment”, the passenger explained, painting a vivid scene of the encounter and the uneasy crowd reaction.
According to another Novosibirsk resident, the owner of the dog had to cradle the animal in his arms while disembarking, a reminder of how quickly a routine commute can turn into a worrying emergency. The passenger involved reportedly notified Gorelektrotransport dispatch to report the incident and seek guidance on the next steps, underscoring the role of transit authorities in handling such safety concerns and ensuring proper response protocols are followed.
In a separate note, it was mentioned that three workers had previously sustained injuries due to electric shocks during ongoing construction work on concrete slab installations. This broader context highlights ongoing safety challenges in urban infrastructure projects and the critical need for vigilance and protective measures for both workers and the public who share space with active worksites on or near transport corridors. [Source attribution: NGS]