A vehicle struck the curb and collided with pedestrians on Svoboda Street in Moscow. Officials confirmed reports circulating on a telegraph channel affiliated with the city’s transport authority. The incident prompted an immediate response from emergency services and city operators who arrived at the scene to manage the aftermath and secure the area.
According to statements from the city’s transport ministry, the crash occurred on Svobody Street near house 15/10. A car apparently lost control, mounted the sidewalk, and hit pedestrians. City officials described the incident as being under investigation and noted that responders were working to assess injuries and determine the full sequence of events. The Ministry of Transport released a formal update saying the scene was being managed and that further details would follow as information became available.
At present, investigators are collecting information about those affected and the circumstances surrounding the crash. Local authorities emphasized that the situation is evolving and that victims’ conditions were not yet fully known. Officials urged residents in the area to avoid the scene if possible and to follow official guidance for safety and updates. The investigation is expected to involve traffic specialists and accident reconstruction experts who will work to establish a clear timeline of actions leading up to the crash. [Citation: Metropolitan Transport Ministry of Communications and Transportation]
Earlier reports referenced incidents in the broader region, including a separate event in St. Petersburg where a person allegedly requested a courier to drop off an item, then seized the courier’s vehicle and was involved in a crash. The details of that report remained under review as investigators confirmed the information being circulated. [Attribution: Regional Law Enforcement Communications Center]
Additionally, prior incidents in Moscow were noted, including a serious collision inside the Lefortovo tunnel involving multiple vehicles. Emergency teams responded, and investigators began gathering evidence to determine fault and contributing factors. Official updates indicated that the incident was under formal examination and that safety protocols were being reviewed in the wake of the accident. [Citation: Moscow Traffic Authority]
There were subsequent mentions of a crossover Renault Duster in connection with the broader traffic incident narrative. Reports described the vehicle as part of the ongoing investigation, with authorities detailing the location as an intersection at Verbnaya Street and Zemsky Lane. As with other cases, investigators have stressed the importance of careful evidence collection and precise reconstruction to illuminate what happened and why. [Attribution: City Traffic Sector]