Pole Falls on BMW in Chita, Creates Jam
A truck struck a power line in Chita on July 20, causing a utility pole to fall onto a passing BMW X5 and creating a traffic jam.
Jul 24, 2026 0
A witness captured the scene where a power pole and a road sign fell onto the roadway.
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On July 20, a truck on Traktovaya Street in Chita struck a power line, causing the support pole to fall onto a passing car, the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate of Zabaykalsky Krai (Gosavtoinspektsiya) told Chita.Ru.
According to preliminary data, a truck hit a power line on Traktovaya Street near building 33a. The power line support pole then fell onto a moving BMW X5. No injuries were reported.
According to preliminary data, a truck hit a power line on Traktovaya Street near building 33a. The power line support pole then fell onto a moving BMW X5. No injuries were reported.
A second witness photo shows the traffic jam caused by the fallen pole.
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Police are investigating the causes and circumstances of the accident.
According to drivers, a traffic jam formed heading toward Severny. The 2GIS navigation service also reported heavy traffic near the Bakhus restaurant.
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