Girl Hospitalized After Being Struck by Vehicle in Arkhangelsk Region
Arkhangelsk, Russia – September 12, 2025 - A young girl was hospitalized with injuries today after being hit by a car in the Arkhangelsk region. Footage of the incident has surfaced online, prompting concern over pedestrian safety and traffic regulations.
This incident marks the latest in a series of collisions involving vulnerable road users in the Arkhangelsk area. Just months prior, on May 23, 2025, a bus operating on route #69 was forced to terminate its run following a collision with a boy on a bicycle at a marked crosswalk. These events underscore the ongoing need for increased vigilance from drivers and adherence to traffic laws, particularly concerning children and cyclists. Authorities have not yet released details regarding the cause of today’s accident or the extent of the girl’s injuries.
The incident occurred when the girl unexpectedly entered the roadway from a sidewalk. Video of the collision is circulating online.
This event follows a May 25, 2025, inquiry into responsibility following the bus-bicycle collision, where legal expert Lev Voropaev was consulted to determine fault.
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