The key facts
- A dump truck with its bed raised caught an overhead pedestrian crossing near the village of Peshki in the Solnechnogorsk urban district
- The crossing collapsed onto the roadway and crushed the truck
- Leningradskoye Highway is closed in both directions, with a traffic jam stretching several kilometers
What happened on Leningradskoye Highway
In the Moscow region, a dump truck with its bed raised caught an overhead pedestrian crossing on Leningradskoye Highway, after which the structure collapsed onto the roadway and the truck ended up under the debris. According to SHOT, which is cited by Life.ru, the accident occurred near the village of Peshki in the Solnechnogorsk urban district. According to preliminary data, the driver was driving with the bed raised, which struck the span of the pedestrian bridge.
Consequences for traffic
After the collision, the crossing broke off its supports and collapsed onto the road, crushing the dump truck. Traffic on Leningradskoye Highway is closed in both directions, and a traffic jam several kilometers long has formed on the highway. Information about casualties has not yet been confirmed — this question remains open.
Context
Earlier, Life.ru reported a traffic accident involving three cars in central Moscow, which impeded traffic toward the region; this is a separate incident, unrelated to the collapse of the crossing. The available publications do not yet report on the timeline for restoring traffic and clearing the structure.
