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Criminal Case Opened in Kuzbass After Wildberries Warehouse Roof Collapse

Investigators are examining possible safety violations following preliminary reports of excessive snow load.

Overview

  • The Investigative Committee in Kemerovo Oblast has launched a case under Article 216 concerning violations of safety rules during construction or other work.
  • The partial roof failure occurred on January 1 at the Yurga logistics site, where three workers were injured and received medical assistance.
  • Authorities reported about 500 square meters of roofing were affected by the collapse.
  • Wildberries has temporarily restricted access to the facility and says it is cooperating with law enforcement on site.
  • Preliminary assessments reference anomalously high December snowfall, while formal determinations of cause remain pending.