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Demolition Collapse at Krasnogorsk’s Snejkom Injures Three, Damages About 140 Cars

Officials say the contractor bears responsibility and will cover repairs as investigators open a criminal case.

Overview

  • During dismantling, a fragment of a support column fell onto a roadway and parking area, restricting traffic while police and emergency crews worked on site.
  • The Moscow Region health ministry reported three people received medical attention, with one treated on scene and another taken to a trauma center.
  • Authorities estimate roughly 140–145 vehicles were damaged and say nearby residential buildings also sustained harm, with damage assessments ongoing.
  • The Investigative Committee opened a case under Article 216 for safety violations in construction or other works, following earlier incidents at the site including a 2024 worker fatality and a 2023 crane collapse.
  • Local officials are compiling a register of affected vehicles and surveying impacted apartments for window replacements, and they state the contractor will fund repairs and cleanup.