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Investigations Launched After Child Injuries in Vladivostok School Crush and Serpukhov Mall Fall

Authorities are assessing safety failures with potential legal liability at both sites.

Overview

  • The Investigative Committee in Primorsky Krai opened a pre-investigation check into reports of injuries during a crowd crush in the dressing room of Vladivostok’s School No. 9.
  • Regional prosecutors reported that school officials failed to take necessary measures to ensure student safety during the congestion.
  • Vladivostok’s municipal management center stated that those found responsible will face consequences strictly within the law.
  • The Primorsky Krai Health Ministry said one child sought clinic care for bruises after the incident, following an earlier briefing that noted no emergency calls or requests for help.
  • In a separate case, an 11-year-old in Serpukhov was hospitalized after a metal covering in a shopping center collapsed when he climbed over a railing to retrieve a dropped item, with the city prosecutor overseeing a police procedural check and a legal review of mall safety compliance.